Senior Environmental Counsel

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Tradebe is seeking a Senior Environmental Counsel to partner with our business leaders to ensure compliance with RCRA, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and other applicable environmental regulations. This role provides strategic legal and business counsel on environmental, regulatory, and operational matters while identifying and managing legal risks across the organization. The position may also support other areas of law, including corporate, commercial, labor and employment, real estate, dispute resolution, and business development (M&A).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and environmental legal support including compliance assistance, support for environmental and other permits, interpretative guidance, agency negotiations and preventive law
• Identify and analyze environmental issues that impact the operation, execution, and success of the business
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide senior advisory services to business partners
• Negotiate, coordinate, monitor and manage complex legal issues and make legal decisions
• Make recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business
• Develops and implements programs, conducts presentations, and participates in other activities to educate Company employees as to the Company policies and procedures and legal compliance requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications – must have

Education:

• Law degree from an accredited law school required
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar required

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of practice required
• Knowledge of the environmental laws and RCRA regulatory experience
• Meaningful experience in handling other legal issues that arise in connection with operation of facilities and field services
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor/customer contracts
• Experience giving management training
• Experience serving as effective spokesperson for the company in dealings with government regulators

Skills:

• Resilient and committed to delivering results with drive, energy and a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Self-motivated and trustworthy, taking ownership of your actions and choices.
• Honest and willing to speak out, collaborative and respectful of others in building relationships.

Preferred Qualifications – nice to have

Experience:

• 4 years of environmental law practice and/or in-house counsel at environmental services company highly preferred

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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The annual salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $190,000, depending on factors such as your location, experience, skills, and qualifications. Please note that the top end of the range is not guaranteed. This range is provided to offer transparency and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed offer. Final compensation will be determined through a thoughtful assessment of your background and fit for the role.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for bonus potential, in line with our company’s bonus policies.

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

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