Senior Paralegal: Litigation, Compliance & eDiscovery Lead

WM; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Waste Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support litigation, bidding, contract processes, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee discovery and eDiscovery, manage legal intake, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while minimizing legal and regulatory risk. The role includes handling customer and agency complaints, maintaining tracking systems, and promoting operational efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with paralegal emphasis is required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience if no degree is shown.
• 10+ years of legal experience preferred in a corporate setting.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and eDiscovery processes including Relativity.
• Coordinate responses to subpoenas and large-scale discovery matters.
• Liaise between Legal, Risk Management, Corporate Security and outside counsel.
• Oversee litigation intake, holds, and legal tracking systems.
• Support compliance documentation for bids, contracts, and renewals.
• Monitor regulatory updates and implement cross-department changes.
• Respond to and investigate customer and regulatory complaints.
• Provide guidance on contract-related matters to Sales teams.
• Maintain legal records and audit-ready tracking tools.
• Assist with onboarding and training of legal staff.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

eDiscovery

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Risk management liaison

Education

Associate's Degree with Paralegal emphasis

High School Diploma or GED

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Waste Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support litigation, bidding, contract processes, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee discovery and eDiscovery, manage legal intake, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while minimizing legal and regulatory risk. The role includes handling customer and agency complaints, maintaining tracking systems, and promoting operational efficiency across departments.