Description:

We are currently looking for a Counsel to join our team in Franklin, TN with experience in regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have experience in one or both of the following: (1) advising on vehicle regulations; and/or (2) advising on environmental compliance (stationary or mobile source regulations). Significant law firm or Federal or State regulatory agency experience is required. In-house counsel experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with EPA, CARB, NHTSA, and HAZMAT regulatory schemes is preferred.

Must be a solution-oriented team player who is very comfortable working closely with engineers in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment. The role requires frequent communication with overseas business teams.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Advise on new and in-use vehicle emissions and on-board diagnostics regulatory compliance, including GHG, CAFE and CARB regulations.
  • Advise on internal product (vehicle) quality investigations and, if warranted, on every aspect of implementing appropriate recalls and other field actions, including providing input to all associated filings and governmental, internal and customer communications.
  • Advise on government inquiries and investigations and help the company prepare to provide clear, robust, timely, and transparent responses to regulators.
  • Advise on maintaining compliance with certain aspects of TREAD Early Warning Reporting requirements.
  • Advise on all stationary source environmental matters [permitting, emissions (air, water, waste), spills, and reporting] for operational facilities.
  • Advise on hazardous materials and regulated chemicals compliance.
  • Advise global research and development, quality teams, aftersales and manufacturing clients on regulatory compliance.
  • Work with government and regulatory affairs and industry association teams to formulate policy and rulemaking positions and associated communications.
  • Provide preventative education and training to global research and development, quality engineering teams, facilities/environmental, supply chain management and manufacturing clients.
  • Prepare correspondence, legal memoranda, PowerPoint presentations and written reports to management.
  • Participate in global and regional initiatives as valued member of company cross-functional teams.
  • Make proactive contributions that maximize departmental and client efficiencies and simplify processes.

Who We're Looking for:
  • Experience: 3-8 years of legal experience, including experience in relevant practice area or equivalent. Substantial prior experience advising on recalls and regulations involving consumer products and/or mobile source emissions experience is strongly preferred. Prior experience with working with engineers and products is preferable but not required.
  • Education: J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school; member of bar in state of practice; eligibility for admission to TN Bar or for TN In-House Counsel registration.
  • Travel: Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel.