Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Denver, CO, US, 80202
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Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compliance & Risk Management: Advising on environmental compliance, permitting, and incident response related to safety and environmental regulations.
Litigation & Negotiations: Managing complex environmental litigation, enforcement actions, and negotiations with government agencies.
Corporate Support: Providing legal advice on transactional matters, sustainability, and environmental due diligence.
Provide extensive environmental regulatory, permitting, technical guidance, and support for topics including but not limited to:
Product/chemicals regulations, standards & abatement (Packaging, REACH, RoHS, PFAS, GADSL, PCBs, asbestos, lead, etc.)
Air & greenhouse gas emissions
Wastewater and storm water
Solid and hazardous waste, reuse & recycling
Environmental marketing
Life cycle assessment & carbon footprint
Pollution prevention & resource conservation
Storage tank management
HSE Management Systems (ISO 14001, 14040, 14044. 45001, 50001, etc.)
Assess, inform and collaborate with internal stakeholders to minimize impact of environmental regulations to business, operations, products, and commercial mark
Advise on environmental clauses in agreements or conditions for business and property transactions
Support communications and negotiations with federal, state, and local environmental agencies around the world in collaboration with regional HSE teams
Facilitate audit program to achieve compliance and reasonable assurance
Lead site investigations, remediation strategies, and cost control for remediation portfolio
Provide technical support and data for environmental reserves and reporting (10K, Sustainability Report, CSRD, etc.)
Manage environmental department invoice processing & accruals
Keys to Success
Requires depth and breadth of expertise in specialized area
Considered a company subject matter expert in their particular discipline
Incorporates understanding of business objectives and strategies in recommending functional goals and operating plans
Leads projects with notable risk and complexity
Decision making involves researching, analyzing and evaluating data and using judgment in applying professional expertise
Anticipates business, vendor and/or regulatory changes; recommends product, process or service improvements
Communicates complex concepts, anticipates potential objections and persuades senior executives, to adopt a different point of view
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides technical leadership and consultation to management and peers
1-2 direct reports
Requirements and Preferred Skills
5+ years of experience in environmental law, regulatory compliance, and enforcement.
Education: A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required.
Licensure: Active license to practice law in the U.S., with a strong preference for admission to the Colorado Bar or eligibility to waive into it.
Areas of Expertise: Specific experience in Clean Air Act compliance, hazardous waste regulations, remediation, and permitting is highly sought after.
Skills: Strong advocacy, project management, and negotiation skills, along with the ability to manage external counsel.
25-30% travel allotment, both domestic and international
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
Pay & Benefits
Full-Time
Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000
Bonus Eligible: 15%
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
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Nearest Major Market: Denver
