Counsel -Environmental & Sustainability

Preferred Experience:

• Strong background in environmental law and sustainability.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, litigation, and corporate transactions.
• Real estate legal experience is a plus.

Qualifications:

Education and Critical Soft Skills:

• The selected candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution with the necessary licensing to practice law.
• He/she should have a minimum of 5 years (post JD) of experience working in EHS, product stewardship & sustainability, and dispute management.
• The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• The successful candidate must be able to "see beyond" the EHS/sustainability practice area to integrate other considerations into holistic solutions for the Company, including effective collaboration with other functions and stakeholders.
• The selected candidate should possess a continued curiosity and a desire to learn within and outside of the EHS/sustainability area.
• They will be an effective communicator, negotiator and problem solver who is proactive, thinks and acts strategically, drives for world-class results, embraces accountability, and demonstrates managerial courage, strong interpersonal skills and professional presence.

Skills:

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $158249.97 - $232099.96 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.