Regulatory Attorney

About the Role: We are looking for a US Regulatory Attorney to join our team. In this challenging role, you will be providing and/or coordinating legal advice and support to the Fabrics businesses and functions across a broad range of State and Federal US laws and regulatory developments in EH&S, product and chemical stewardship, trade, data privacy and sustainability matters. You will be a key member of the Gore Fabrics Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy (LCDP) Team counseling our business across a wide variety of industries including direct to consumer, safety and defense as well as our functional business partners. Direct report line to the FAB LCDP GC.

This position will be locatedin Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Pay and Benefits:

• $176,000 - $202,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities:

• Deep legal expertise in at least two of the following areas: environmental including Health & Safety, Product and Chemical Stewardship, International Trade, Data Privacy and Sustainability
• Collaborative working style while engaging with Fabrics LCDP Team and Enterprise functions to deliver actionable advice to the Fabrics businesses to drive compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Consistently deliver actionable, timely and proactive legal advice that enables business action with sound risk/reward analysis
• Ability to influence others to create optimal outcomes on behalf of the business
• Willingness to develop knowledge in additional subject matter areas, as needed, in support of the legal needs of the Fabrics business
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law with bar admission in the US - JD required
• Minimum 4 years of experience counseling clients in US regulatory law
  
• Demonstrated experience providing regulatory advocacy or use of negotiation skills with governmental regulatory bodies
  
• Experience in negotiating and advising on contracts, letters, statements, and other documents related to operational matters in said practice areas
• Must be current in, provide proactive guidance and maintain knowledge of new regulatory initiatives/projects and deliver appropriate legal analyses
  
• Management of external counsel investments in alignment with business priorities and LCDP financial forecasts
  
• Skilled in drafting appropriate regulatory submissions and statements
• Ability to travel 15-25%: some domestic and occasional international travel required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in managing employment matters is a plus
• Familiarity with Fluoromaterial chemistry and emerging related State and Federal laws and regulations
• Product stewardship or sustainability experience
  

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information.Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC *1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC *1255a.

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact