Senior EHS Counsel - Regulatory Strategy & Compliance

Cintas; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match/ESOP

Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Training and Career Advancement

Job summary

Cintas is seeking a Senior Counsel – Environmental, Health & Safety to provide in-house legal services with emphasis on EHS regulatory matters. The role will advise business units, manage EHS litigation, and lead compliance initiatives across facilities.

The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and requires JD, state bar admission, and at least four years of EHS law experience. Travel to operational sites will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time, relevant legal experience in EHS law.
• Strong verbal and written communication with non-legal business clients.
• Ability to travel to operational facilities as business needs require.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Outlook) and intranet tools.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units and management on compliance with federal and state environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA, CAA, CWA, TSCA, OSHA).
• Manage EHS litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, investigations, and proceedings.
• Serve as primary internal legal support and liaison on EHS matters between field operations and Deputy General Counsel.
• Counsel on permitting, reporting obligations, remediation activities, and environmental due diligence for transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate and operations teams to ensure OSHA compliance across facilities.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on operational impact.
• Oversee incident reporting protocols to ensure timely reporting to agencies.
• Review incident data to identify trends and develop targeted safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Regulatory interpretation

Business advisory

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cintas is seeking a Senior Counsel – Environmental, Health & Safety to provide in-house legal services with emphasis on EHS regulatory matters. The role will advise business units, manage EHS litigation, and lead compliance initiatives across facilities.

The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and requires JD, state bar admission, and at least four years of EHS law experience. Travel to operational sites will be necessary.