Job Description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

Responsible for contracting activities relating to the Company's renewable natural gas marketing and third-party fueling program, including leading contract negotiation, drafting contractual provisions, and driving transactions to completion. A law degree and/or prior experience negotiating and drafting contracts in connection with commodity sales is a plus. This role would report to the Director, Energy Marketing, WM Renewable Energy, with a dotted line to the AGC, Sustainability, and is located in Houston, Texas.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract execution covering a range of transactions relating to the Company's RNG and Power marketing and third-party fueling program, including NAESB and ISDA base contracts and related transaction confirmations, LEAP agreements, Renewable Energy Products (RINs/RECs), non-disclosure agreements, and other energy contracts.
• Strategically engages with stakeholders to convey critical contract information, providing comprehensive insights and regular updates to the legal department.
• Demonstrates advanced leadership skills to create and maintain positive relationships with internal clients and counterparties.
• Advises management of contractual rights, issues, and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets contract requests.
• Monitors contracts regarding termination, extension, or renewal of contracts.
• Identifies and mitigates high level legal or contractual issues, including recommending an appropriate response to management in coordination with the legal department, as well as coordinating appropriate reviews in accordance with WM policies and procedures.
• Applies advanced knowledge to advise clients regarding interpretation of contracts, including proactive guidance and practical business advice.

III. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in paralegal studies, business administration, or similar area of study preferred, or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years or relevant experience required and Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Experience: 8 years of previous experience including commercial contract review, drafting, negotiation and execution (in addition to education requirement) required and Natural gas, Power, Commodities, Environmental credits/attributes, Regulatory/compliance preferred.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• State Bar Licensure upon hire preferred.

IV. Work Environment

Physical Requirements Category: Office and Administrative Support

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

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