Job Description

John Deere is the world leader in Agriculture, Forestry, and Roadbuilding Equipment manufacturing. A Fortune 100 company with over 80,000 employees across in 30 different countries, John Deere is taking on some of the world’s greatest challenges by sustainably supporting those who provide food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure

We are seeking a Senior Attorney, Environmental to join our legal team supporting environmental operations, providing guidance to our 130+ EHS professional while also partnering with executive leadership to establish policies and procedures utilized by the company globally. The position offers the unique opportunity to set environmental governance and strategy for an iconic, global organization while learning our business and creating true partnerships with operations and corporate leadership.

The Senior Attorney, Environmental can be based out of either our world headquarters in in Moline or our campus in Urbandale/Johnston IA. The role will work four days a week onsite with occasional travel (up to 25%) to company sites in the US and abroad. We offer a base salary between $140,000 and $174,000 plus an annual bonus, restricted stock units (RSUs), and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for Deere’s environmental operations, including counseling on all aspects of air, waste, and water-related regulatory compliance and enforcement issues
• Lead legal support for EHS due diligence in mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Lead legal support for Deere’s remediation site portfolio, including reviewing/commenting on consultant reports, assisting in assessing financial assurance requirements, counseling on priorities for site closure
• Lead legal support for the corporate environmental team on Enterprise-wide topics
• Collaborate closely with environmental business partners to assess legal impact on major business decisions
• Collaborate with global Legal and Government Affairs colleagues to monitor and comply with global environmental regulations and impending legislation that may impact Deere's manufacturing locations and corporate strategy
• Stay current on emerging trends in all facets of environmental law through continuing legal education, industry publications, and participation in professional conferences and associations

Job Requirements

• Experience analyzing federal and state environmental regulatory requirements and assessing applicability to manufacturing operations
• 8+ years of experience planning, executing, and advising on complex areas of environmental law
• 8+ years in the practice of law in a private law firm or corporate law department
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• License to practice law in Illinois or ability to obtain Illinois license (in-house counsel license is available to qualified applicants)

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in U.S. air-related permitting, compliance, and enforcement
• Experience advising on global environmental regulations
• Experience advising on Occupational Safety and/or Occupational Health matters
• Experience managing outside counsel

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

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