Employment Counsel Job

The Assistant General Counsel – Labor & Employment attorney provides legal guidance and support across Human Resources (including drafting severance agreements, advising on issues relating to hiring, termination, discipline, benefits, compensation, etc.),

Labor Relations, Ethics & Compliance, and general regulatory matters (90%). This role ensures the organization complies with all labor and employment laws, government regulations, safety standards, and internal policies, while serving as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and Company business partners. The position also represents the Company in union negotiations, EEOC, labor, compliance, and regulatory matters.

Regulatory Compliance Support (10%): Provide legal advice on safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements, support compliance with relevant federal and state regulatory standards, and represent the Company before agencies on regulatory and risk‑management matters .  Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen compliance and mitigate risk.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 10+ years employment law, labor, compliance and regulatory experience, preferably working with and/or for large chemical companies or in the manufacturing industry.

Education and areas of focus

• Bachelors Degree
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Certificates/Trainings

• Admitted to the Bar of a US State or Commonwealth, preferably PA

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws and regulations
• Excellent judgment, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, EEOC processes, and related regulations
• OSHA experience strongly preferred, but not required
• Experience partnering with HR and senior leadership.
• Experience handling investigations, arbitrations and regulatory matters.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Sound judgment and risk assessment
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Must enjoy faced-paced environment, be able to work independently, and balance numerous projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of employees.
• Ability to achieve results within a highly matrixed environment.

HES Requirements

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Hybrid position (present at Arkema’s Radnor site at least 3 days/week)
• May occasionally require working additional hours outside of normal workday/workweek to meet certain deadlines throughout the year.

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