Environmental Regulatory Counsel

Environmental Regulatory Counsel

You will provide specialized legal guidance that supports 3M’s compliance with global environmental requirements and strengthens its environmental management systems. The role requires deep expertise in at least one core environmental regulatory area—water, air, or waste—along with the ability to expand knowledge across the other areas. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, business leadership, environmental professionals, and external authorities to ensure regulatory, operational, and strategic objectives are met.

• Advising on federal, state, local, and international environmental requirements related to water, air, or hazardous and solid waste management (e.g., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA/SARA, EPCRA).
• Supporting compliance initiatives by reviewing regulations, assessing obligations, interpreting requirements, and recommending compliance strategies.
• Working with global colleagues to address environmental compliance needs across international facilities.
• Providing legal guidance on contaminated site investigations, remediation projects, and related regulatory processes.
• Assisting with development and implementation of environmental compliance programs, risk assessments, audit activities, and standard operating procedures.
• Participating in environmental due diligence during acquisitions and supporting post‑closing integration efforts.
• Supporting environmental aspects of real‑estate transactions, including evaluating potential liabilities and advising on regulatory obligations.
• Contributing to corporate environmental strategy by assessing regulatory trends and advising on long‑term compliance planning.
• Helping develop training and communication materials to strengthen environmental compliance awareness across the organization.

• Juris Doctor degree (completed and verified prior to start).
• Member of a United States bar in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science (completed and verified prior to start).
• Eight (8) years of environmental regulatory counseling experience in a private, public, or government setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs and working in or with industry, particularly manufacturing.
• Demonstrated capacity to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent writing ability.

• Remote location possibility for candidates located more than 50 miles from 3M Global Headquarters in Maplewood, MN.
• On‑site work at 3M Center in Maplewood, MN for candidates within a commutable distance, requiring at least four days a week on site.

May include up to 10% domestic/international travel.

Not authorized.

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.