The Assistant General Counsel - Labor & Employment attorney provides legal guidance and support across Human Resources, Ethics & Compliance, and OSHA/RMP regulatory matters. 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 EEOC, OSHA, labor, compliance, and regulatory matters. Travel up to 15%
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (60%) Assess and advise on performance management situations, discrimination concerns, and other employee relations issues. Ensure compliance with employee benefits and ERISA regulations. Serve as a member of the Ethics and Compliance Committee, Pension Fund Investment Committee, Pension Administrative Committee, and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee advising on labor and employment issues. Provide legal guidance on immigration matters, including visas and employment authorization, and coordinate with outside counsel. Support labor relations, union activities, and collective bargaining issues. Draft all severance and separation agreements. Review, negotiate, and assess HR service provider contracts (e.g., healthcare, dental, and other third party suppliers / vendors). Prepare EEOC and state agency discrimination position statements and represent the Company before the EEOC, as needed. Represent the company in labor arbitrations and other employment-related proceedings. Act as liaison with France as needed to support global policies, standards, and/or programs relating to labor, employment, compensation, and benefits, as applicable.
Ethics & Compliance Program Management (20%) Oversee the daily operation of the Ethics & Compliance Program and work closely with Associate General Counsel, who will manage and oversee the Program. Manage the corporate hotline, including the relationship with third party vendor. Lead or supervise internal investigations as directed relating to ethics, compliance, employee concerns or other labor and/or employment concerns. Update and maintain the company's Code of Conduct. Provide legal guidance on compliance with government regulations and new compliance initiatives. Review and evaluate third-party risk assessments using Compliance Catalyst. Act as liaison with France as needed to support global compliance policies, standards, and/or programs.
OSHA and RMP / EPA Compliance (10%) Provide legal advice and interpretation on OSHA, EPA, RMP, and related safety regulations. Support compliance with OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard. Represent the company before federal and state agencies regarding safety, environmental, and risk-management matters. Partner with internal teams to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
Other Miscellaneous Duties (10%) Provide labor and employment support for M&A transactions and assist with related contract review, due diligence, transition support and services, etc. Provide legal advice and assistance on various labor and employment related matters as well as other corporate projects, as needed.
Requirements
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.