Senior Environmental Counsel - 1329814557-6047
Tradebe
Chicago, IL
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$190,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13052767 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 10 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 approac..
- 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:
- 6 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.
If this offer does not match your expectations, but you would like to
develop your career in a company that promotes circular economy and
sustainability, register on our Career Page, and don't miss out on new
job opportunities!
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 p
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