Senior Corporate Counsel

Senior Corporate Counsel – Corporate Services (Real Estate)The Senior Corporate Counsel – Corporate Services (Real Estate) is responsible for providing real estate legal advice and transactional support for the Company's real estate portfolio. The incumbent will provide legal services and play a critical role supporting the Company's operations in the environmental services industry throughout the United States and Canada.Principal Responsibilities:Provides legal and professional support to Company personnel regarding all aspects of real estate matters for the Company's operations (real estate, construction, and facilities management transactions, land use and development).Reviews, drafts, structures, and negotiates complex transactional documents, including real estate purchase and sale documents, lease documents, easements, construction agreements, sales in lieu of condemnation, nondisclosure agreements, term sheets and letters of intent.Reviews and analyzes title reports, surveys and other due diligence.Drafts and contributes to reports for the Company's Chief Legal Officer and senior management.Manages outside counsel, legal budgets and spend.Collaborates with other members of the legal department, providing real estate subject matter expertise.Provides guidance on compliance and training to management, corporate and field personnel.Assists with drafting form agreement templates, and creation of processes and procedures.Performs special projects in support of the legal team's goals and Company initiatives.Overnight travel may be required.Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.Qualifications:At least 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work identified above (industrial and commercial experience preferred).Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment; or as in-house counsel.Excellent judgment; high integrity; and strong collaboration skills.Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly-traded organizations.Outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as organizational and time management skills.Outstanding legal drafting skills.Proven ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of diverse real estate transactions in a fast-paced environment.Able to identify and evaluate legal risks, recommend and develop solutions, and problem solve in support of the Company's business goals.Ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal issues and drive transactions to a successful conclusion.Minimum Requirements:JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing.Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible 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: 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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.About The CompanyRepublic 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 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 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 42,000 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 5.1 million people in 2024 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.StrategyRepublic 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 WasteWe 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 SolutionsOur 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 InnovationRepublic'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. These innovative sites process 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