POSITION SUMMARY:  The Senior Corporate Counsel (Risk &amp; Safety) is responsible for managing and providing legal advice regarding a wide range of claims, litigation, investigations, and other risk management, safety, and related insurance matters. Senior Corporate Counsel 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: <ul><li>Provides legal and professional support to the organization related to risk management, safety, and related insurance matters.</li><li>Partners with Risk Department and provides legal support related to incident investigation, insurance, loss/exposure, policies and procedures, training, and other matters.</li><li>Manages claims and litigation relating to alleged bodily injury, property damage, negligence, and nuisance; and provides support related to indemnity and insurance coverage, including by working with third-party claims administrator and claims adjusters.</li><li>Partners with the Safety Department and provides legal support related to safety initiatives, citations, investigations, policies and procedures, training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state agency inquiries, and other matters.</li><li>Provides advice and counsel regarding the Company’s drug and alcohol testing program, including Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.</li><li>Mitigates risk and provides strategic recommendations and advice relating to regulatory changes and support of companywide compliance programs.</li><li>Litigation support includes selecting and managing outside counsel and internal staff; communicating key case updates internally and supporting external communications; preparing legal budgets and recommended reserves; supporting the selection, preparation, disclosures, deposition, and defense of Company and expert witnesses; and participating in select depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials of significance.</li><li>Advises on insurance coverage, joint defense, indemnity and hold harmless agreements.</li><li>Provides training to management and corporate and field personnel.</li><li>Drafts and contributes to reports to the organization’s Chief Legal Officer, senior management, auditors, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>At least 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work identified above.</li><li>Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment; or as in-house counsel.</li><li>Excellent judgment; high integrity; and strong collaboration skills.</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly-traded organizations.</li><li>Outstanding written and oral communications skills as well as organizational and time management skills.</li><li>A proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues, including a strong ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations to business partners.</li><li>Overnight travel required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing</li><li>Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney</li></ul>This position is a hybrid role based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid is 4-days per week onsite, and 1-day remote. This position will not be eligible to be fully remote.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 &amp; 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 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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>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 4.6 million people in 2023 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. This innovative site processes 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 across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

At Republic Services, we're guided by five essential core values to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful, and Relentless in all we do, every day. Our highly passionate, professional team is reminded of these principles every time they see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Services Star. It's what makes us who we are, reminding us to keep our customers at the heart of it all.Republic Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 with a can do

Sr Corporate Counsel - Risk & Safety

POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp; The Senior Corporate Counsel (Risk &amp; Safety) is responsible for managing and providing legal advice regarding a wide range of claims, litigation, investigations, and other risk management, safety, and related insurance matters. Senior Corporate Counsel 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:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provides legal and professional support to the organization related to risk management, safety, and related insurance matters.</li><li>Partners with Risk Department and provides legal support related to incident investigation, insurance, loss/exposure, policies and procedures, training, and other matters.</li><li>Manages claims and litigation relating to alleged bodily injury, property damage, negligence, and nuisance; and provides support related to indemnity and insurance coverage, including by working with third-party claims administrator and claims adjusters.</li><li>Partners with the Safety Department and provides legal support related to safety initiatives, citations, investigations, policies and procedures, training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state agency inquiries, and other matters.</li><li>Provides advice and counsel regarding the Company’s drug and alcohol testing program, including Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.</li><li>Mitigates risk and provides strategic recommendations and advice relating to regulatory changes and support of companywide compliance programs.</li><li>Litigation support includes selecting and managing outside counsel and internal staff; communicating key case updates internally and supporting external communications; preparing legal budgets and recommended reserves; supporting the selection, preparation, disclosures, deposition, and defense of Company and expert witnesses; and participating in select depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials of significance.</li><li>Advises on insurance coverage, joint defense, indemnity and hold harmless agreements.</li><li>Provides training to management and corporate and field personnel.</li><li>Drafts and contributes to reports to the organization’s Chief Legal Officer, senior management, auditors, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul><li>At least 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work identified above.</li><li>Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment; or as in-house counsel.</li><li>Excellent judgment; high integrity; and strong collaboration skills.</li><li>Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly-traded organizations.</li><li>Outstanding written and oral communications skills as well as organizational and time management skills.</li><li>A proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues, including a strong ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations to business partners.</li><li>Overnight travel required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul><li>JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing</li><li>Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney</li></ul>This position is a hybrid role based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid is 4-days per week onsite, and 1-day remote. This position will not be eligible to be fully remote.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.&nbsp; • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death &amp; 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.&nbsp; 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 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.&nbsp;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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible:&nbsp;We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered:&nbsp;We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>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 4.6 million people in 2023 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. &nbsp;&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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. This innovative site processes 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 across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

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