We are searching for a Corporate Counsel - Environment. This role is primarily focused on environmental compliance and permitting (water, air, wastes, and hazardous materials), contaminated properties and legacy environmental liabilities, communities, and land use and regulatory issues. The role will also support and implement the company's Group's policies and practices with respect to the environment, safety, cultural awareness, business integrity, and other matters of corporate significance.
Location: Salt Lake City and some travel
You will be doing the following:
- Providing timely, accurate, independent, and commercially-focused legal advice to avoid potential problem areas and resolve issues as advantageously as possible
- Managing litigation and dispute resolutions relating to compliance and enforcement issues
- Drafting and negotiating legal documents
- Working closely to support the RTK and USB environment teams
- Developing and maintaining close working relationships with RTK and USB operations personnel, members of companies Legal, and business units and functions
Requirements:
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed, or ability to obtain a license to practice law in Utah and California. Via examination or admission on motion within one year of commencement of employment.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience post-qualification with a law firm or corporate legal department
- Significant experience in the area of environmental law (preferably in the natural resources context); and Industry/sector experience (highly desirable)
- A willingness to travel as needed to support ongoing matters
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