Senior Counsel - Environmental Law

Company Name	GE Consumer & Industrial - Consumer & Industrial
Location	Louisville
State	KY
Job Title	Senior Counsel - Environmental Law
Job Description	Job Number:     GEC0910  Date Posted:     16 February 2010  Function:     Legal - Legal Affairs  Business:     GE Consumer & Industrial - Consumer & Industrial  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Louisville, Kentucky, United States About Us GE Consumer & Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliance, lighting and integrated industrial equipment, systems and services. Providing solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries, GE Consumer & Industrial uses innovative technologies and "ecomagination," a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges, to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control. General Electric (NYSE: GE) brings imagination to work, selling products under the Monogram, Profile GE, Hotpoint, SmartWater Reveal, Edison and Energy Smart consumer brands, and Entellisys industrial brand. For more information on GE and its family of businesses, please visit www.ge.com. GE Consumer & Industrial is an Affirmative Action Employer. Role Summary/Purpose * Environmental lawyer position reporting to Vice President & General Counsel.* Provides legal advice and representation on matters governed by laws intended to protect workers, public health or the environment (EHS) in locations throughout the world.* Most matters governed by US federal and state laws, so a strong knowledge of major US environmental legislation and implementing regulations is needed, in particular, CAA, CWA, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA. Essential Responsibilities * Working with Corporate and Business EHS program managers to identify program improvements that enhance compliance.* Assisting EHS program leaders and facility EHS managers in understanding non-routine or gray area regulatory requirements.* Prosecuting appeals of permits or other administrative decisions.* Defending against enforcement actions.* Overseeing preparation of PMNs, LVEs and other TSCA filings.* Preparing persuasive oral and written communications to prevent enforcement and seek correct administrative decisions.* Lead negotiations and draft settlements of disputed matters with regulatory agencies.* Assisting business teams to develop plans to comply with product stewardship laws (e.g. WEEE, RoHS, REACH, etc.).* Representing Appliances & Lighting in trade association activities addressing product stewardship initiatives.* Training Appliances & Lighting Supply Chain leaders on GE Policies.* Provide legal intake for a Supply Chain Organization to ensure legal questions reach correct specialists, and guide that organization through Compliance Reviews (Legal Coordinator). Qualifications/Requirements * JD with minimum 10 years of environmental legal experience.* Proven track record of success in working in a fast paced environment.* Excellent academic credentials, with superior analytical and communication skills.* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.* Ability to lead, influence, drive change. For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics * Litigation experience (administrative and civil) important.* Knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations and enforcement a plus.
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