Republic Services

Sr Corporate Counsel - Corporate Services (Real Estate)

Republic Services • $130K — $180K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of real estate legal experience (industrial and commercial preferred)
  • Background in a large, multi-state corporate or in-house environment
  • Strong judgment, integrity, and collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with laws affecting publicly-traded companies
  • Superior written, oral, organizational, and time management skills
  • Exceptional legal drafting abilities
  • Proven capacity to manage diverse transactions efficiently

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal support on real estate matters including transactions, land use, and development
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate agreements and transactional documents
  • Analyze title reports and conduct due diligence assessments
  • Create reports for senior legal management
  • Oversee external legal counsel and manage budgets
  • Collaborate within the legal team to deliver real estate expertise
  • Guide compliance initiatives and training for staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discount programs for employees
  • Generous retirement plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Corporate Counsel - Corporate Services (Real Estate) is responsible for providing real estate legal advice and transactional support for the Company's real estate portfolio. The incumbent will 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:
  • Provides legal and professional support to Company personnel regarding all aspects of real estate matters for the Company's operations (real estate, construction, and facilities management transactions, land use and development).
  • Reviews, drafts, structures, and negotiates complex transactional documents, including real estate purchase and sale documents, lease documents, easements, construction agreements, sales in lieu of condemnation, nondisclosure agreements, term sheets and letters of intent.
  • Reviews and analyzes title reports, surveys and other due diligence.
  • Drafts and contributes to reports for the Company's Chief Legal Officer and senior management.
  • Manages outside counsel, legal budgets and spend.
  • Collaborates with other members of the legal department, providing real estate subject matter expertise.
  • Provides guidance on compliance and training to management, corporate and field personnel.
  • Assists with drafting form agreement templates, and creation of processes and procedures.
  • Performs special projects in support of the legal team's goals and Company initiatives.
  • Overnight travel may be required.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work identified above (industrial and commercial experience preferred).
  • Experience working in a large, multi-state corporate or legal environment; or as in-house counsel.
  • Excellent judgment; high integrity; and strong collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations applicable to publicly-traded organizations.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills as well as organizational and time management skills.
  • Outstanding legal drafting skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of diverse real estate transactions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to identify and evaluate legal risks, recommend and develop solutions, and problem solve in support of the Company's business goals.
  • Ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal issues and drive transactions to a successful conclusion.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing.
  • Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney.


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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

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.

About Republic Services

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Become part of a team that is passionate about making a positive impact on the environment. With over 35,000 employees nationwide, Republic Services offers a wide range of career paths in operations, customer service, administration, and more. Our team benefits from unparalleled support for professional growth, including extensive on-the-job training, educational programs, and opportunities for advancement.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking to elevate your career or a recent graduate looking for an internship, Republic Services offers a range of positions to match your skills and interests. We are committed to hiring and developing the best talent to ensure leadership in our industry through a focus on customer service, sustainability, and effective waste solutions.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
NASDAQ
RBCAA
* Ladders Estimates

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