Assistant General Counsel
Company Description The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is dedicated to delivering business value through exceptional advocacy using best-in-class member performance, political engagement, communications, and scientific research. Representing companies in the business of chemistry, ACC drives innovation, provides skilled jobs, and enhances safety through chemical products and research.
Role Description The position is responsible for providing legal counsel and policy support on American Chemistry Council (ACC) advocacy issues, protecting ACC’s legal interests and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. The position is also responsible for managing legal matters in assigned areas, including assisting in the selection of outside counsel as needed, managing outside counsel, and ensuring projects come in at or below budget. The position coordinates legal issues with appropriate in-house ACC clients and colleagues and reports directly to the General Counsel.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar to practice law.
- 10 years’ experience as an attorney, with substantial general regulatory practice and environmental law and advocacy experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to process complex, technical, abstract verbal and written information for purposes of establishing a beneficial messaging framework, strategy, direction and action plans.
- Ability to provide strategic counseling, develop plans and execute supporting tactics.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities and exercise sound judgment in evaluating such situations and issues.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
