Sr Corporate Counsel at Republic Services

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Claims Management, Investigation, Litigation, Administrative Law, Business Law, Contract Negotiation, Market Planning, Employment Law, Environmental Law, Health and Safety, Real Estate Law, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Budgeting, Outside Counsel Management, Legal Training, Policy Development

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Corporate Counsel (Operations) is responsible for managing legal matters related to the Company’s business of delivering waste and recycling services to commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides legal and professional support related to two or more of the Company’s operational areas on a full range of legal matters, including claims, demands, investigations, litigation, administrative and business law, contracts, market planning and development, employment, environmental, health and safety, real estate, regulatory, and other matters. Provides legal and professional support to Company personnel in the corporate office regarding a range of operational support and related matters. Reviews, analyzes, and contributes to the negotiation, drafting and modification of various types of contracts and other transactional legal documents. Drafts and otherwise contributes to reports to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, senior management, auditors, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Prepares legal budgets and recommends legal reserves. Selects and manages outside counsel and internal legal staff. Provides training to management and corporate and field personnel. Assists with policies and procedures relating to Company operations, Legal Department administration, and other matters. Overnight travel outside of Arizona for legal proceedings, investigations, and business meetings. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of eight years of experience performing the types of legal work listed above (preferred). Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment. In-house counsel experience. Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly traded organizations. Experience advising clients in a unionized environment. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations. A proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues. Outstanding written and oral communications skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Strong collaboration skills. Excellent judgment. High integrity. Overnight travel may be required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing. Minimum of six years of experience as a practicing attorney Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. ABOUT THE COMPANY Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. STRATEGY Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs. Environmental Solutions Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028. RECENT RECOGNITION Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Counsel manages legal matters for the Company's waste and recycling services across commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential sectors, providing support on claims, litigation, contracts, and regulatory issues. This role involves reviewing and negotiating transactional documents, drafting reports for senior management, preparing legal budgets, and managing outside counsel and internal staff.