Global HSE Counsel - Environmental & Compliance

LyondellBasell group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Houston is seeking an experienced Counsel, HSE to provide day-to-day legal support on health, safety and environmental matters across its global operations. You will serve as a subject matter expert, advising on permitting, compliance, enforcement, and transactional work while partnering with site and corporate teams.

The role requires at least five years of environmental law experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five (5) years practicing environmental law or other regulatory expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of core federal environmental laws (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) and state counterparts; experience in compliance counseling and enforcement defense, permitting, transactional support, and litigation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical issues to executives and non-legal personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or other states in the U.S.
• Travel may be required internationally and domestically (15-25%).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support on HSE matters to LYB’s global operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in HSE law, advising on permits, compliance, and enforcement defense.
• Manage docket of HSE legal matters and function as a strategic partner to the business.
• Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and mergers & acquisitions.
• Work with Disputes team to manage and resolve HSE-related disputes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and partner with the business on compliance strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and budgets for HSE matters.
• Provide training to HSE clients.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Environmental law

Regulatory expertise

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

LyondellBasell in Houston is seeking an experienced Counsel, HSE to provide day-to-day legal support on health, safety and environmental matters across its global operations. You will serve as a subject matter expert, advising on permitting, compliance, enforcement, and transactional work while partnering with site and corporate teams.

The role requires at least five years of environmental law experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced