Our client is one of the world's largest integrated producers and marketers of premium fibers, resins and intermediates.

New Sr. EHS Counsel to oversee EHS legal matters in the Asia/Pacific region and will be based either in Shanghai or Singapore.

• Will report to Sr. EHS Counsel for EU and Asia/Pacific located in Geneva.
• Will advise facilities and the businesses in China with respect to day-to-day EHS compliance issues, assist with transactions and investigations and interact with regulators and effectively manage outside counsel as needed on larger projects.
• Will also oversee outside counsel working with facilities in Singapore.
• Will provide legal support for projects in Asia/Pacific, such as construction of chemical and tire cord facilities in China.
• Will work closely with EHS Paralegal, Regional Operations Manager, Regional EHS Manager, Site Managers and Site EHS Personnel.

• 5+ years of practicing as a lawyer in the regulatory and commercial field at a leading law firm or in a large company and EHS regulatory experience desirable.
• Experience dealing with complex regulatory regimes.
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Mandarin.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with rapidly changing business priorities.
• Experience working closely with facility/operations personnel.
• Law degree from a well regarded law school.
• Some travel required.

• Attended college or university in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore or Australia.
• Worked for multinational corporation on regulatory and commercial matters.
• Legal advice on construction of large projects in China.
• Transactional experience, including EHS issues.
• Interest or experience in chemistry/engineering.