Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel PositionWIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Legal Counsel. They will work closely with the General Counsel, appropriate U.S. business units and senior management as necessary to support the company's business objectives. This position is heavily contracts-focused and requires strong attention to detail and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft and review acquisition and divestiture agreements.Negotiate, draft, and review a high volume of commercial agreements including sales, waste disposal, rail transport, IT, procurement, services, and real estate agreements.Provide legal support as needed to all corporate departments, including finance and accounting, operations, energy, environmental compliance, sales and marketing, and human resources and to the facilities.Assess risk in connection with customer, vendor, operations, industry and/or business issues and advise management on appropriate response/action.Manage outside counsel as necessary.Assist and manage complex contract negotiations and various corporate transactions.Assist in various projects and initiatives, as needed.Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.RequirementsBachelor's degree, law degree, and law license in good standing.2-4 years' experience as an attorney in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department.Strong drafting and negotiation experience; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.Motivated, high-energy individual with an enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude.Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization.Ability and willingness to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks to provide effective and timely legal advice.Commercially oriented attorney with a practical, business-minded approach to problem solving.Ability to use judgment and discretion to analyze facts and draw conclusions independently and efficiently, and a willingness to take ownership of one's legal conclusions.Poise and personality to work with, and persuade, when necessary, people at all levels of the company, including executives, operational employees, third-party vendors, and outside counsel.What You'll EnjoyCompetitive Annual BonusIndustry leading benefitsMultiple and flexible medical plansOutstanding PTO programFloating HolidaysStrong 401k program and company matchTuition reimbursement planCollege loan reimbursementCollege scholarship program for dependentsParental Leave ProgramInclusive cultureEmployee engagement eventsEmployee resource groupsWIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.