Counsel - Legal Services Dept

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Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities. Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas. I. POSITION OBJECTIVE This position exists to provide the Company with on-demand legal counsel and legal analysis, with an emphasis on various federal and state environmental legal matters. The position will provide expert advice and guidance on state and federal environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. The position will further help develop Company-wide strategies for federal and state regulatory responses and reports, including permit compliance reporting and state level reporting requirements. The position is expected to have frequent interaction with TCEQ and/or EPA. The position should be familiar with legal compliance surrounding air, water, and waste issues. The position also assists with other legal matters affecting the company, including litigation and transaction matters, as well as day-to-day operations of the legal department as directed by the department manager, including assistance with legal department budget management and assistance with department personnel management as needed. II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE: Provide verbal and written legal advice to Company management and Company personnel as needed in order to effectively minimize Company’s risk and maximize Company’s benefit, specifically regarding federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Prepare and present advice to Company management upon request. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Monitor relevant regulatory requirements for the Company involving air, water, and waste compliance. Provide frequent reports to department manager on updates to relevant regulatory requirements impacting the Company’s operations and/or business. CONTRACT REVIEW: Assist in contract approval process through the review and analysis of non-standard Company contracts presented to Texas Legal Services for review, specifically involving contracting with third-parties engaged in aiding the Company’s environmental compliance efforts. Draft and edit non-standard Company contracts as needed. ASSIST WITH LAWSUIT MANAGEMENT: Review and analyze lawsuits filed against the Company in Texas state or federal court, specifically involving environmental claims, including claims involving the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. Assist with lawsuit resolution through the effective and efficient use of outside counsel. Assist with discovery coordination, document production, and depositions of Company personnel. Prepare litigation status reports to management upon request of department manager. CONTROL BUDGET: Assist department manager with operation of legal department within approved annual budget. THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition. III. QUALIFICATIONS • Education ◦ Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school is required • Previous Related Experience Required ◦ Prefer minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney with prior exposure to environmental law is preferred. Experience working with TCEQ and/or EPA is preferred • Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job ◦ Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform risk/benefits analysis of legal issues and make recommendations. Check Out Our Benefits Health Coverage and Perks Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ​​​​​​​ Work/Life Balance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) FlexTime Available Competitive Compensation Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan