Assistant General Counsel

We are looking for an experienced legal leader to support a growing industrial services organization in New York, New York. This role will serve as a key advisor to business and facility leadership on commercial matters, regulatory obligations, and operational risk across a broad range of legal issues.

About the role

The ideal candidate brings strong corporate and transactional judgment, thrives in a hands-on environment, and is comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, growth-oriented business.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance to operating sites and business leaders on daily matters involving commercial agreements, procurement, customer and vendor arrangements, transportation terms, confidentiality agreements, financing documents, employment-related issues, and other core business activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts while developing practical standards, templates, and playbooks that improve consistency and support efficient decision-making.
• Advise on compliance obligations tied to environmental, health, safety, and industry-specific regulations, and support engagement with applicable state, municipal, and federal agencies.
• Partner with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to identify legal exposure, recommend business-focused solutions, and strengthen policies, training, and risk management practices.
• Support corporate transactions and post-acquisition integration efforts, including legal due diligence, governance considerations, and alignment of operational processes.
• Represent the organization in interactions with regulators and industry-related external bodies when legal or compliance matters require direct advocacy or coordination.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may affect operations and communicate emerging risks or required actions to relevant teams.
• Oversee external law firms and specialty advisors when needed, ensuring high-quality counsel, efficient matter management, and disciplined control of legal spend.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience practicing law as a licensed attorney.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar admission in New York; additional bar memberships are an advantage.
• Strong background advising waste management, industrial, manufacturing, or service-based operating companies on legal and commercial matters.
• Proven experience structuring, negotiating, and managing complex contracts, transactions, and strategic business arrangements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively across executive and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgment in a fast-moving business environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail, supported by strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools such as Ironclad and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience in waste, recycling, organics, or municipal contracting environments is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.