Senior Corporate Counsel - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Corporate Counsel - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory is responsible for managing and providing legal counseling and advice to the Company on a wide range of environmental, regulatory and toxic tort claims, demands, investigations, litigation and other legal matters. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a diverse portfolio of environmental and related matters, including CERCLA/Superfund, property damage, toxic tort, negligence, nuisance, trespass, indemnity, insurance coverage, and other claims and litigation. Provide legal and strategic support to cross‑functional teams (Engineering & Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Post Collections Operations Support, and others) on environmental and regulatory compliance, disclosures, investigations, remedial actions, Superfund projects, transaction diligence, and internal policies, procedures, and training. Advise the Company on federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and EPA and state landfill gas monitoring requirements. Support the Company’s Risk Management function on environmental and pollution claims, insurance policy interpretation, coverage issues, and claim investigation and resolution. Analyze case law, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends, and provide practical legal recommendations to mitigate risk and support business objectives. Prepare and manage legal budgets, recommend litigation reserves, and oversee cost‑effective resolution strategies. Select, manage, and oversee outside counsel and internal legal resources, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with Company standards. Support all phases of litigation and regulatory proceedings, including expert witness selection and defense, preparation of Company and third‑party witnesses, depositions, hearings, trials, and regulatory meetings. Participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes, and attend significant depositions, hearings, regulatory proceedings, and trials as required. Contribute to internal reporting, Legal Department administration, and Company policy development; deliver training to management and personnel; perform other related duties as assigned, including overnight travel outside of Arizona. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Requirements

JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing
Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney

Nice To Haves

8 years of relevant legal experience performing the types of work described above, including experience in a large, multi‑state corporate or legal environment and prior in‑house counsel experience - preferred.
Strong substantive legal knowledge, including federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly traded organizations, with experience advising clients in a unionized environment.
Demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex legal issues, including case law review, risk assessment, and development of practical, business‑focused recommendations, supported by excellent judgment and decision‑making skills.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively across teams, and communicate clearly and persuasively in both written and oral form.
High integrity and professionalism, with a strong record of sound judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.
Availability for overnight travel, as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of environmental and related matters, including CERCLA/Superfund, property damage, toxic tort, negligence, nuisance, trespass, indemnity, insurance coverage, and other claims and litigation.
Provide legal and strategic support to cross‑functional teams (Engineering & Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Post Collections Operations Support, and others) on environmental and regulatory compliance, disclosures, investigations, remedial actions, Superfund projects, transaction diligence, and internal policies, procedures, and training.
Advise the Company on federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and EPA and state landfill gas monitoring requirements.
Support the Company’s Risk Management function on environmental and pollution claims, insurance policy interpretation, coverage issues, and claim investigation and resolution.
Analyze case law, regulatory developments, and enforcement trends, and provide practical legal recommendations to mitigate risk and support business objectives.
Prepare and manage legal budgets, recommend litigation reserves, and oversee cost‑effective resolution strategies.
Select, manage, and oversee outside counsel and internal legal resources, ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with Company standards.
Support all phases of litigation and regulatory proceedings, including expert witness selection and defense, preparation of Company and third‑party witnesses, depositions, hearings, trials, and regulatory meetings.
Participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes, and attend significant depositions, hearings, regulatory proceedings, and trials as required.
Contribute to internal reporting, Legal Department administration, and Company policy development; deliver training to management and personnel; perform other related duties as assigned, including overnight travel outside of Arizona.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent