Corporate Counsel
- Job ID:10744261
- Date:04/29/2008
- Location:Oakland, California
- State:California
- Major:543
- Salary/Compensation:
- Competitive
- Job Types:
-
Patent Law
Job Description
When you touch the lives of millions of people around the world, nothing but the best will do. That's why The Clorox Company and our subsidiaries look for people committed to work together toward common goals, while taking personal ownership for their decisions and actions. People who believe in maintaining the highest standards of business and professional conduct. People who share our values of strong competitiveness, measuring results and doing the right thing. If you want to make your mark in millions of homes and do it where you can feel proud about it, apply now for this opportunity at Clorox:
Position Summary:Responsible for providing legal counsel on matters relating to regulatory compliance of Clorox's operations and products with EPA, FDA and other applicable regulatory authorities. The position will also provide legal counseling on environmental, health and safety matters, working closely with the company's environmental engineers on permitting issues, general compliance, release response and remediation efforts. The position will be responsible for efficiently managing outside counsel on environmental and regulatory matters. The position will also be responsible to assisting in other matters, potentially including counseling on antitrust and real estate.
Required Qualifications: 5 - 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney; In-house experience and knowledge of a specialized legal area strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
Regulatory compliance experience with FDCA and/or FIFRA strongly preferred.
Environmental, health and safety compliance experience, focusing on Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act preferred. Experience with OSHA, Prop 65, TSCA, and CERCLA a plus.
Ability to take responsibility for legal matters for assigned business unit and/or function, under the oversight of more senior attorneys.
Broad range of relevant legal experience, the ability to identify, prioritize and resolve critical legal issues in real time.
Ability to identify and use the most efficient and effective legal resources to complete the work in a timely and cost effective manner.
Unquestioned personal integrity; seen as a role model for ethical principles and values of the Company and practices required by law.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a matrixed organization and interact with and command respect from Company employees.
Excellent judgment, communication and listening skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Excellent execution and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Urgency and results focus to ensure timely and appropriate response to issues raised.
Firmness and courage to confront issues at every level.
Strong skills in leadership - the ability to drive and lead while working with legal and technical staffs and manufacturing personnel.
Strong ability to influence, provide points of views, and to listen.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
Some travel may be required.
Strong PC skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
JD degree; top tier undergraduate and law schools a plus
Master's degree or other certification may be required
Member of the California State Bar, or having the qualifications, willingness to sit for the California bar exam.
Visit www.clorox.com/careers and follow the links. You'll find out about our benefits and opportunities for advancement and learning, as well as our commitment to the communities where we live and work. Then be sure to apply. The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries isan EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
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