Director, Legal - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

We are Sustainability in Action — our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.

We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.

We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.

We are driven to deliver results in the right way.

We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

P OSITION SUMMARY: The Director Legal - Environmental Litigation & Regulatory is responsible for managing and providing legal counseling and advice to the organization on a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory compliance and environmental litigation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages a team of attorneys and paralegals providing legal support to the organization on a wide range of environmental matters.

Provides legal and professional support to relevant organizational functions, including Environmental Solutions, Engineering & Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, and Post Collections Operations Support, with respect to environmental and regulatory requirements, compliance and disclosures, investigations, remedial and Superfund projects, transaction diligence, policies and procedures, training, and other matters, including the transportation and disposal of hazardous waste.

Exercises deep knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations, and advise on major environmental statutes and regulations, including:

The Solid Waste Disposal Act, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitles C and D;

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA);

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (the Clean Water Act);

The Clean Air Act and EPA regulations that require municipal solid waste landfills to install landfill gas monitoring systems and corresponding state laws and regulation.

Manages a diverse docket of litigation, including claims involving CERCLA, property damage, negligence, nuisance, toxic tort, trespass, indemnity, and insurance coverage.

Provides legal and professional support to the organization’s Risk Management team on environmental/pollution claims investigation and management, insurance policies, and other matters.

Drafts media and other public statements regarding the organization’s environmental matters.

Drafts and otherwise contributes to reports to the organization’s Chief Legal Officer, senior management, and auditors.

Provides briefing to senior management regarding environmental matters, as requested.

Provides regular coaching and guidance to team, supports career development, manages performance through timely feedback and mid-year and annual review discussions, and provides opportunities for growth.

Prepares legal budgets and recommend reserves.

Selects and manages outside counsel and internal legal staff.

Provides training to management and other personnel.

Participates in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, including direct interactions with environmental regulatory agencies.

Assists with development and maintenance of organizational policies and procedures, Legal Department administration, and other matters.

Overnight travel outside of Arizona.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment.

Environmental litigation experience.

Experience managing legal professionals.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly-traded organizations.

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 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work listed above, including significant experience with counseling clients regarding the generation, transportation, or disposal of hazardous waste.

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).

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.

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