Republic Services · 22 hours ago
Senior Corporate Counsel (Employment)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive set of products and services. The Senior Corporate Counsel (Employment) is responsible for offering legal advice on employment law issues and managing litigation matters while supporting the company's operations.
Information TechnologyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Provides legal and professional support to the organization on employment matters, including local, state and federal compliance (e.g. ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, and FLSA), corrective actions, wage and hour, leaves of absence, and accommodations
Oversees litigation, disputes, and administrative matters, including the development of case and litigation strategy, managing outside counsel and related legal expenses and budgets, and reviewing pleadings and other documents
Works collaboratively with Corporate and Field HR teams and respond to day-to-day issues raised to identify legal risk, mitigate exposure, and provide recommendations for resolution
Monitors new employment related laws, regulations, and decisions to provide strategic advice and support HR with compliance
Supports internal employment investigations, including protecting attorney-client/work product nature of the investigation and appropriate documentation of actions
Coordinates inquiries and investigations with government agencies, including state and federal regulatory agencies such as the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Leads employment law projects and assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Partners with other departments on the development and implementation of cross-functional projects and initiatives that include employment law components
Manages internal legal staff and collaborates with internal stakeholders
Designs and provides training to management, corporate, and field personnel on various employment law topics
Drafts and contributes to reports to the organization’s Chief Legal Officer, senior management, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
Performs other job-related duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience performing the types of legal work identified above
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 communications skills as well as organizational and time management skills
Experience advising clients in a unionized environment
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
Overnight travel may be required
JD; licensed to practice law and in good standing
Minimum of seven years of experience as a practicing attorney
Benefits
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)
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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