Director Legal - Operations Services

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Director, Legal (Operations Services) is responsible for managing legal matters related to the organization’s business of delivering environmental services to commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages a team of attorneys and paralegals providing legal support to the organization’s nationwide field operations on a full range of legal matters, including counseling, claims, litigation, and administrative proceedings.
• Provides legal and professional support to senior management in the corporate office on a range of operational support and related matters, including pending litigation.
• Drafts and otherwise contributes to reports to the organization’s Chief Legal Officer and senior management, and provides briefing to senior management, as requested.

• Drafts media and other public statements regarding the organization’s legal matters.
• Provides regular coaching and guidance to attorney and paralegal 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 legal reserves.
• Selects and manages outside counsel and internal legal staff.
• Provides training to management and other personnel.
• Attends court hearings, trials, and mediations.
• 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.
• Commercial or other relevant 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 ten years of experience performing the types of legal work listed above.

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).

The 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.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic 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. Ou