Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney in Point Comfort, TX

In-House

Point Comfort, TX

Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney in Point Comfort, TX

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

# Job Title: Counsel I - Legal Services Department

## Overview
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., . (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. The Counsel I - Legal Services Department position exists to provide the Company with on-demand legal counsel and legal analysis regarding various federal and state environmental legal matters.

## Major Areas of Accountability
- Provide legal advice to Company management and 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.
- Monitor relevant regulatory requirements for the Company involving air, water, and waste compliance.
- 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.
- Review and analyze lawsuits filed against the Company in Texas state or federal court, specifically involving environmental claims.
- Assist department manager with operation of legal department within approved annual budget.
- Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program.

## Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school is required.
- Valid license to practice law in the State of Texas.
- 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.

## Benefits
Formosa Plastics offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including:
- Health Coverage and Perks: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability, group term life, dependent and supplemental life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
- Work/Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time, and flextime available.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, cash balance, and pension plan.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., . is looking for an experienced attorney to join its Legal Services Department as Counsel I. This position exists to provide the Company with on-demand legal counsel and legal analysis regarding various federal and state environmental legal matters. The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a valid license to practice law in the State of Texas, and preferably at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney with prior exposure to environmental law.

In addition to providing legal advice and analysis, the Counsel I will be responsible for monitoring relevant regulatory requirements for the Company involving air, water, and waste compliance, assisting in the contract approval process, review and analysis of lawsuits filed against the Company, and assisting the department manager with budget management.

Formosa Plastics offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability, group term life, dependent and supplemental life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. The company also offers 10 paid holidays, paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time, and flextime available. Competitive compensation includes a competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, cash balance, and pension plan.

If you are an experienced attorney looking for a rewarding career with a company that is committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to its customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, and contributing to the quality of life in its communities, apply today for the Counsel I - Legal Services Department position at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., .

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