Corporate Counsel

About Us: Heartland Water Technology is a dynamic and growing technology company whose purpose is to create a positive difference for the planet and society by applying advanced technologies and solutions to reduce, neutralize, destroy, or convert energy sources and waste streams that threaten the environment and public health.
Our technology is used in a number of industry verticals including solid waste, produced water, and electric power generation among others.
Our systems beneficially re-use renewable and waste energy sources to power to deliver cost effective and environmentally sustainable solutions for our customers.
What you will do: Heartland is looking for a mid-level corporate generalist attorney to join its in-house legal team.
The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to handle a wide range of legal and transactional matters and finding practical solutions to address a variety of business and legal challenges.
This role will report to the EVP, Business and Legal Affairs who is seeking an effective and capable partner to support this private equity-backed company as it scales its business, launches exciting new environmentally positive technology solutions and grows through acquisitions and partnerships.
Position Responsibilities: Day-to-day work will include drafting and negotiating both simple and complex commercial contracts with customers, lenders, partners and vendors, proactive issue spotting, managing corporate governance records, providing support on M&A transactions, periodically managing outside legal resources, and working closely with business teams to assure appropriate risk management and alignment with internal and corporate governance requirements.
A working knowledge of financing, environmental law, public-private partnerships, project development, real estate law, employment law, corporate governance, intellectual property licensing and patents, and commercial litigation would also be helpful.
Skillset Requirements: The ideal candidate will be collaborative, hands-on, business-minded, detail-oriented, with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, and strong work ethic, and eager to learn and grow as a professional.
He or she will also be someone who understands and appreciates the importance of being a true partner to business teams, who can effectively interpret and communicate legal and commercial issues to businesspeople, and who is capable of exercising sound legal judgment in applying legal principles to assist in the formulation of Company business decisions.
This position offers a significant amount of responsibility and autonomy while working within a small, collegial legal team.
Law degree from accredited university or college required At least one active bar membership/license to practice law in any State Minimum of 7-10 years of experience practicing business/corporate law Prior in-house experience is preferred, as is early experience working on transactions and corporate matters with a large law firm.
Experience with project-based and/or infrastructure-as-a-service business models would be very helpful.
Exposure to renewable energy, wastewater, and/or environmental industries is a plus.
Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
Possess high standards of professional and personal integrity as well as a sense of humor.
Ability to collaborate and work well with team members at all levels and build relationships.
Ability to multi-task effectively and manage competing priorities.
Working at Heartland Water Technology: We are a very collaborative and congenial team who really enjoys working together.
To be successful at Heartland, in addition to critical skills and capabilities described, you need to be someone with an ownership mentality and approach, a strong work ethic, a passion for solving problems, and the maturity to work (and play) well with others.
We are pleased to offer a competitive total rewards package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life and Disability, 401k, Flexible Spending and Supplemental Life Insurance options, Paid Time Off, and Remote Work options! Heartland Water Technology, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
We participate in E-Verify.
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