Legal Counsel - HSE (F/M/X)
Belgium - Brussels, BE
Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About the role
Our Legal Projects, Operations and Centers of Excellence team is integrated in the General Counsel (GC) department. As Legal Counsel, you will focus on regulatory, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) expertise in collaboration with diverse business and functional stakeholders.
Your role involves working effectively with a diverse team (business and function) to come up with the best solution. This will give you the opportunity to develop your influencing skills and abilities to work transversally across a broad range of stakeholders. You will get the opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions and have a positive impact on preserving our planet’s beauty and enhancing everyday life through sustainable chemistry. You will be accountable for:
- Ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulatory and HSE laws and regulations.
- Strategically advising the business on activities from a regulatory and HSE perspective.
- Analyzing complex factual and legal situations to provide actionable risk mitigation.
- Partnering transversally with business teams to deliver practical legal solutions.
- Synthesizing and conveying complex information to a broad range of stakeholders.
We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode.
About you
Master’s degree in Law (LLM is a plus) and 7+ years of experience in regulatory and HSE matters, ideally within the chemical industry or a top-tier law firm.
Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of International/EU regulations (REACH, CLP, BPR, OSHD, WFD, ESPRS, PPWR, EPRTR, etc.).
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Fluency in English (French is a strong asset).
Behaviors:
- Strong strategic thinking and decisive problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Agility and a collaborative mindset to work across a global organization.
About the pay
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: € 100,000 - € 125,000 per year in Belgium. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Benefits:
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.
About us
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.
We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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