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. + Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and customers to convey critical contract information, providing comprehensive insights and regular updates to the legal department. + A natural self starter who takes initiatives and demonstrates 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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply." Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran