WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
I. Job Summary
Serve as WM in-house counsel supporting field operations in the states of Texas and Oklahoma. Legal support provided by this position will be focused primarily on moderate to large, complex commercial/business matters. The position will also contribute to and interact with other staff as necessary on waste, recycling, and other facility development and permitting, public sector contracts, government and regulatory affairs, general environmental and regulatory matters, health and safety, and real estate. The position will manage commercial and regulatory litigation matters including the management of outside counsel, as well as support additional corporate transactions.
The position is located in Texas, in either the Houston, Austin, or Dallas-Ft. Worth areas.. Some travel will be required.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
None at this time, but may supervise a paralegal located in the same or different office.
IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate and eight (8) or more years of previous relevant legal experience, including as in-house counsel, law firm practice, and/or governmental.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Texas State Bar Licensure required.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, and other basic computer technology.
V. Work EnvironmentListed 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.