Senior HSE Counsel: Environmental Compliance & Strategy

LyondellBasell group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Counsel, HSE to provide day-to-day legal support on health, safety and environmental matters to the company’s global operations. This role acts as an expert in HSE law, collaborating with site, operations and corporate teams, and reports to the Managing Counsel, Global HSE.

The position manages a docket of HSE matters, advises on strategic solutions, and supports regulatory and policy developments while partnering with the business to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years practicing environmental law or regulatory expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of core federal environmental laws (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA) and state counterparts.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, 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.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or other states in the U.S.
• Travel may be required internationally and domestically (15-25%).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on HSE permitting and compliance matters, including air, water, waste, hazardous chemicals, personal and process safety, product safety, and security issues.
• Represent the company in enforcement actions before agencies with jurisdiction over environmental, health and safety issues.
• Manage investigations and provide support as needed to environmental, health safety or security incidents.
• Advise on HSE legal aspects of commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
• Work with Disputes team to manage and resolve disputes relating to HSE issues.
• Keep informed of regulatory and policy developments, participate in industry associations, and partner with the business to identify potential impacts and compliance strategies.
• Manage outside counsel involved in HSE matters, including setting and maintaining budgets.
• Provide training to HSE clients.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory expertise

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

LyondellBasell is seeking a Counsel, HSE to provide day-to-day legal support on health, safety and environmental matters to the company’s global operations. This role acts as an expert in HSE law, collaborating with site, operations and corporate teams, and reports to the Managing Counsel, Global HSE.

The position manages a docket of HSE matters, advises on strategic solutions, and supports regulatory and policy developments while partnering with the business to ensure compliance.