Senior Attorney, Litigation
CleanHarborsClean Harbors is seeking a highly motivated and committed attorney, preferably with experience (i) leading an in-house litigation team for a public company with a sizeable matter portfolio, and (ii) managing insurance claims. Candidates will need to demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, legal and business acumen, effective communication skills, and willingness to travel. The position will sit in Norwell, MA, and report to the General Counsel as part of a lean and dynamic Law Department.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Competitive wages
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
Group 401K with company matching component
Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
- Develop and manage high-level strategies for litigation and litigation avoidance.
- Oversee insurance claim administration.
- Oversee, advise, mentor and develop a team of junior attorneys and/or claims administrators.
- Collaborate with and manage outside litigation counsel, litigation service providers and insurers.
- Travel to, attend and serve as the Company’s representative in hearings, depositions, arbitrations and mediations as necessary.
- Use technology and data to drive resource optimization and efficiencies.
- Work cross-functionally with the Finance and Risk Management Departments to set and manage financial reserves and determine appropriate insurance coverages.
- Interact with and provide litigation updates to the Company’s executive staff.
- Provide litigation perspective and input to the General Counsel in preparation for board meetings, executive briefings, SEC filings and other strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a state bar.
Eight (8) years of relevant litigation experience, ideally with a portion of that having been in-house.
Prior experience managing insurance claim administration.
Experience with any of the following is considered a plus:
Developing, mentoring and training others.
Leading resource optimization or efficiency initiatives.
Working withing the environmental services industry or any other highly regulated service industry.
Key Attributes
Demonstrates expressive leadership, with the ability to take a lead role inside and outside of the Law Department and with outside counsel.
Advocates aggressively on behalf of clients.
Possesses a strong sense of ownership, accountability and initiative.
Shows good judgment and ability to think critically.
Offers advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Embraces technology and data in litigation practice management.
Thrives in a face-paced, multitask environment.
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment,
Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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