Odds are that the email you read this morning travelled over Corning Optical Fiber; the smartphone you used had a Corning cover lens; and the vehicle you took to work had cleaner emissions because of a Corning catalytic substrate.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives.

Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges.

Scope of Position: The primary responsibilities of the Environmental and Litigation Counsel will be advising clients on environmental legal issues and handling litigation, including the management of complex litigation and pre-litigation advice with respect to environmental matters. The position may have responsibility for general commercial litigation matters from time to time as well.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Advise on environmental and safety matters globally.
• Assess liabilities and reduce risk through pre-litigation advice or litigation.
• Manage legal aspects of corporate environmental compliance audit program.
• Act as the primary interface between the company and our law firms in environmental litigation matters pending in courts and administrative agencies.
• Manage outside counsel prior to and during litigation to ensure high quality work, cost effective use of resources and appropriate focus on successful strategy.
• Set strategy and develop substantive positions taken by counsel. Review and edit briefs/arguments submitted by counsel, and analyze information from witnesses and documents.
• Supervise processes for data collection.
• Ensure the best evidence and arguments are posed to the court or other authority. Simplify presentations and make them compelling.
• Identify strategic alternatives/options for the business relative to litigation and dispute resolution.
• Keep business clients updated and engaged, where needed.
• Prepare litigation matters for trial or negotiate favorable resolutions.
• Prepare budgets and provide input for financial reporting.

Travel Requirements: Some travel is required (domestic & international), and the amount may vary month-to-month but is unlikely to exceed 15% on an annual basis

Required Education, Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of at least one State Bar

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in litigation and environmental law advice
• Experience in in-house legal department, law firm, or government

Required Skills:

• In-depth understanding of environmental law and state/federal regulations.
• Some experience with international environmental regulation, including regulation of products, preferred
• In-depth understanding of environmental litigation issues and knowledge or procedure and practice
• Effective leadership, organization, and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills
• Ability to assess and quantify risk
• Demonstrated track record of on time delivery within budget; ability to drive projects to successful conclusion
• Must be a self-starter, ability to work in a collaborative team environment and ability to motivate others
• Solid leadership and negotiating skills
• Creative problem-solving
• Ability to ascertain trends and significant issues from data
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in building consensus
• Experience working within a strong team environment

What sets us apart?  Corning’s unwavered commitment to Diversity.  Diversity is integral to Corning’s belief in the fundamental dignity of the individual – one of Corning’s seven Values.  We are committed to providing an environment where all employees can thrive.  This begins with an understanding that our global workforce consists of a rich mixture of diverse people.  This diversity will continue to be a source of our strength as well as a competitive advantage.

If you have a passionate belief in the power of innovation to change the world; and if you are up to the challenge of working for a world-class organization that makes real, profitable advanced materials, then visit Corning’s website at www.corning.com

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.