Commercial Counsel

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

HF Sinclair in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel who will assist General Counsel and Associate General Counsel in performing the duties of the Legal Department. This role operates with independence and is expected to own drafting and execution, not merely advise, across a broad range of commercial, transactional, and operational legal matters.

Requirements

A minimum of (3) three years’ experience as a licensed attorney is required.
A minimum of a Jurisprudence Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.
Self-motivated, organized team player who works well in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
Cooperative, encourages collaboration and builds understanding; ability to find common ground and solve problems, and owns his or her projects and commitments.
Ability to manage and respond to a high volume of diverse requests.
Advanced legal drafting and analytical skills; strong organizational skills, advanced reading and writing skills; problem solving, research and document review; and word processing skills.
Licensed and in good standing with a state bar (admission to the State Bar of Texas, or eligibility to waive into the State Bar of Texas, is strongly preferred).
Ability to effectively communicate with others at all levels of the organization and outside counsel, both written and verbal communication.
Must be able to supervise and lead work of paralegals and outside counsel effectively.

Nice To Haves

Admission to the State Bar of Texas, or eligibility to waive into the State Bar of Texas, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with business, commercial, and operational (Midstream and Downstream) teams on a high volume of commercial agreements, including supply, services, logistics, procurement, and operational contracts.
Independently review, negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial agreements, to deliver pragmatic, risk-based legal advice aligned with business objectives.
Proactively own, execute, and deliver legal advice to stakeholders, including managing negotiations, transactions, and operational legal matters, rather than providing advisory support.
Support continuous improvement of legal processes and tools, and develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance, and provide training to the business teams.
Ability to independently handle legal processes commonly supported by paralegal functions, including contract management, transaction logistics, and maintenance of records, as needed from time to time.
Advise management of the legal implications of commercial, administrative, and operational activities.
Interface with outside counsel on various matters.
May support matters outside core commercial focus as needed, including due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions, NDAs, pipeline-related matters, and other matters requiring legal assistance.
Participate in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statutes and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the Company and the energy industry.