Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. Company Overview FMC Corporation is one of the world’s leading agricultural science companies. We are proud that our chemistries are helping to feed the world. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success in completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive, and fulfilling career with FMC.   Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Litigation, the Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will be based in Philadelphia and will work closely with business, operational, EHS, regulatory and legal colleagues worldwide. The position is a hybrid position (two days per week work from home).

The Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and implement global legal strategies for EHS compliance and litigation. This role will advise a geographically dispersed manufacturing organization on a broad range of EHS matters and will serve as the lead legal advisor on remediation matters involving active and legacy sites. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Serve as the lead legal advisor in developing and refining standard operating procedures, tools and guidance addressing specific EHS legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the following U.S. laws and applicable state and international counterparts: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Toxic Substances Control Act Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Clean Air Act Clean Water Act OSHA General Industry Standard and Process Safety Management Advise manufacturing sites on compliance with EHS laws, regulations and internal corporate EHS standards, including reviewing and drafting regulatory filings and communications with EHS regulatory agencies. Lead legal strategy on environmental remediation matters and enforcement defense, including developing strategy, negotiating with government agencies and other potentially responsible parties, and overseeing remedy implementation at the Company’s active and legacy sites. Develop, refine and deliver EHS training content. Support and participate in EHS audits and related corrective action plans. Coordinate with Risk Management and the Company’s insurers regarding coverage for legacy environmental and toxic tort liabilities. Advise the Global Regulatory organization on compliance with TSCA, REACH and FIFRA. Provide support for related disputes, arbitrations and litigation. Candidate Profile Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar At least seven years of experience as a subject matter expert across multiple