Senior Corporate Counsel - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory manages and provides 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. The role manages environmental matters and supports cross-functional teams on compliance, disclosures, investigations, remedial actions, Superfund projects, transaction diligence, policies, procedures, and training. It also advises on environmental statutes and regulations and supports Risk Management with environmental and pollution claims, insurance coverage, and claim resolution. The position analyzes legal and regulatory developments, recommends practical strategies to mitigate risk, manages budgets and litigation reserves, and oversees outside counsel and internal legal resources. It supports litigation and regulatory proceedings from preparation through hearings and trials, participates in mediation and other dispute resolution, contributes to internal reporting and policy development, and delivers training. The position is in-office at the Company’s Corporate Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires overnight travel outside Arizona as business needs require.

Requirements

JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing.
Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Strong substantive legal knowledge, including federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly traded organizations.
Experience advising clients in a unionized environment.
Ability to independently analyze complex legal issues, including case law review, risk assessment, and development of practical, business-focused recommendations.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively across teams, and communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and orally.
High integrity and professionalism, with sound judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.
Availability for overnight travel as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of relevant legal experience performing the types of work described.
Experience in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment.
Prior in-house counsel experience.

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 on environmental and regulatory compliance, disclosures, investigations, remedial actions, Superfund projects, transaction diligence, internal policies and 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 Risk Management 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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.