Senior Counsel, Environmental, Health, and Safety

I. Job Summary

The Senior Legal Counsel – Environmental, Health and Safety provides specialized proactive and strategic legal services related to the Company and its business in environmental, health, safety and other regulatory matters. Responsible for providing counsel and legal support on environmental matters including assistance, interpretative guidance, and managing enforcement cases and environmental litigation. Areas of practice will include CERCLA (Superfund), solid waste regulations including RCRA, air regulations, and water matters with a focus on both federal and state programs. This position will also entail analysis of federal and state regulatory developments, permitting of landfills, special projects coordination, contracts negotiation, legal research, advising clients and providing preventive law counseling. Interaction with agencies and outside counsel will be required. Geographic scope of role includes, but is not limited to, the eastern U.S. Atlantic states.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position interfaces with numerous departments and functions within the Company and must be able to work effectively, providing a high-level of service to our business partners.

• Provides legal and business advice/strategies regarding environmental, health, safety and other regulatory matters.
• Provides legal advice on environmental and safety enforcement matters.
• Manages the litigation risks of the Company within assigned cases and when called upon for specialized knowledge and expertise on cases assigned to others.
• Maintains both a detailed and a broad level of industry and Company knowledge as it pertains to current legal activities and potential issues.
• Advises management on recent changes in environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that affect the Company, and executes the implementation of improvements for the Company based on this knowledge.
• Obtains and manages the services of outside legal consultants/attorneys as required to complement available internal legal resources, in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Other minor duties as needed.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no current supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

Must live and work in the U.S.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Juris Doctorate (accredited).
• Experience: Eight years of relevant work experience (in addition to education).
• Preferred Experience: Seven or more years of previous Environmental, Health and Safety experience; experience with federal or state regulatory affairs.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Required: State Bar Licensure

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Substantial litigation experience
• Substantial environmental law experience
• Familiarity and a high-level of expertise in matters involving CERCLA, RCRA, CAA and CWA, and state analog regulations
• Familiarity in matters involving OSHA and DOT is preferred.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and subject to compliance with Company’s policies that may change from time to time.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $195,000 - $238,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus.

VI. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.