Senior Counsel - Environmental and Real Estate

ons and functions. Negotiates legal matters within the individual's realm of responsibility.

• Recognized as an expert in environmental law in the United States with some global experience and help develop and provide guidance on regulatory compliance processes.

• Interpret relevant environmental laws and regulations applicable to the company's facilities and operations, including Clean Air Act, CERCLA, RCRA, waste and materials management, and actively advise the company's compliance staff, facilities team, technical staff, government relations/public policy staff, and management.

• Stay up to date with changes in environmental laws and regulations, including ESG regulations, and industry best practices, communicate obligations and deadlines to internal stakeholders, support development and implementation of processes and policies to ensure compliance and risk mitigation. Work with leadership groups to develop policies, standards and objectives.

• Represent the company as needed in meetings with regulatory agencies including the US Environmental Protection Agency and other federal and state authorities in environmental and regulatory matters.

• Support responses to government investigations, rulemaking comments, and other submissions to government agencies.

• Support development of strategies to defend and resolve enforcement actions and related litigation and support environmental permitting, due diligence in M&A and other transactions.

• Represent the company in environmental and regulatory matters involving third parties, including insurers and other PRP's.

• Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to impacted sites including access agreements, settlement agreements and consent orders, contract terms with consultants, suppliers and 3PL providers, and eco-efficiency agreements including power purchase agreements and renewable energy installations.

• Lead environmental and real estate due diligence for M&A transactions.

• Experience with alternative energy contracts including power purchase agreements.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase contracts, leases, easements, license agreements and other legal documents related to real estate ownership and transactions.

• Assist in obtaining necessary permits and approvals for real estate development projects.

• Knowledge of sustainable operations and development and green building practices.

• Assess compliance training needs considering current policies, external developments and specific risk areas. Develop and deliver content to meet these needs.

• Understand the business environment and use analytical skills and experience to set compliance priorities and recommend options to minimize compliance risk.

• Ability to work cross functionally and with global teams and assist in development of legal strategies for the business.

• Effectively manage multiple stakeholders and a large and diverse portfolio with multiple concurrent projects, priorities and deadlines.

• Responsible for project and matter management with limited supervision; exercises independent judgment and shares in management of outside counsel relationships.

• Acts as trusted advisor for mid to high level management; has strong grasp of business environment; effectively partners with stakeholders to identify and design needed improvements; provides legal as well as practical advice within the appropriate business context; understands and manages stakeholder expectations.

• Influence or contribute to overall objectives and goals of the organization and provides support and leadership in legal function projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Action Oriented: Embrace new opportunities and challenges with urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances Stakeholders: Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders effectively.

Communicates Effectively: Tailor your communications to meet the unique needs of different audiences.

Decision Quality: Make timely and sound decisions to keep the organization moving forward.

Manages Complexity: Navigate and solve complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information.

Manages Conflict: Handle conflict situations with minimal disruption.

Persuades: Use compelling arguments to gain support and commitment from others.

Project Issue and Risk Management: Identify, assess, and prioritize issues and risks to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive outcomes.

Project Management: Maintain a balanced approach to scope, schedule, and resources for projects.

Situational Adaptability: Adapt your approach and demeanor to match the demands of different situations.

Strategic Mindset: Look ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies.

Education/Experience

• Law Degree from an accredited US law school

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana

• Experienced environmental law practitioner with expertise in interpreting relevant environmental laws and regulations applicable to the company's facilities and operations, including Clean Air Act, CERCLA, RCRA, and waste and materials management.

• 10+ years relevant experience preferred - inhouse or firm

• Demonstrated proficiency in Real Estate Law (particularly leasing, sales & acquisitions, environmental and regulatory matters).

QUALIFICATIONS

Compensation

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Law

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $153750

Max Salary $256250

ReqID 2408623

Relocation Package No

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