Regulatory Specialist

Business Unit: ESI HQ & Other

Division: Legal - Business

Company Overview

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company that formulates solutions to enhance the performance of products across electronics, automotive, industrial finishing and offshore energy sectors.

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous Regulatory Specialist to join the EU Regulatory Affairs team. The role supports the compliance of chemical products placed on the European market and works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance and customer support across the EMEA region, with a strong focus on EU chemical legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in line with EU and local regulations.
• Ensure correct classification, labelling, and packaging of chemical mixtures (CLP/GHS).
• Maintain transport classifications (ADR, IMDG, IATA).
• Review regulatory requirements related to product manufacture, import, and use in EMEA.
• Monitor regulatory changes and highlight potential business impacts.
• Support regulatory submissions and notifications, including PCN, C&L Inventory, and REACH obligations.
• Ensure product registrations and declarations are submitted on time.
• Coordinate data collection from suppliers, partners, and consultants when needed.
• Act as a regulatory contact for internal teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Management).
• Support customer and internal regulatory requests.
• Contribute to raw material compliance activities (e.g. SVHC, restricted substances).
• Support system updates, testing, and process improvements.
• Participate in European regulatory projects and data‑quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, product safety, or SDS authoring.
• Good knowledge of EU chemical legislation (REACH, CLP/GHS, ADR/IMDG/IATA).
• Experience with SDS authoring tools (e.g. ChemGes, Chemmate, SAP or similar).
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and apply them to products.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.
• Comfortable working with data and standard office tools.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communicator, able to explain regulatory topics to non‑experts.
• Team‑oriented and comfortable working in an international environment.
• Proactive, well‑organized, and motivated to grow regulatory expertise.

Benefits

Competitive salary, performance‑related bonus, comprehensive insurance coverage, travel allowance, hybrid working model, ongoing training, and exposure to a diverse international product portfolio.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state, and local laws.