Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

2d • $175,500 - $214,500

About The Position

The Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory will report to the Managing Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory and will use their knowledge and experience in environmental and regulatory law to provide legal advice and counsel to Refining and Midstream facilities, and to assist and support the research, reporting, management, and handling of legal matters in the Environmental & Regulatory practice group of a large, publicly-traded, integrated midstream and downstream energy company.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Active license in good standing to practice law in Texas or other U.S. state
• 5 or more years of experience and general knowledge of environmental and regulatory law, terminology, and clauses associated with energy industry
• Working knowledge of a sufficient number of the following: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Renewable Fuel registration, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, RCRA, Solid Waste Disposal Act, OSHA, or PHMSA

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compliance counseling, advising on environmental matters in corporate and commercial transactions, due diligence, and interactions with applicable regulatory agencies. Subject-matter familiarity should include air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste, water quality, wetlands, endangered species, contaminated properties and other state and federal environmental regulatory requirements
• Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries a plus
• Excellent technology skills using Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and document comparison software
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools and technologies responsibly and effectively to improve work quality, speed, and decision-making
• Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance, customer service, and continuous improvement
• Superior negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills with excellent judgment and discretion
• Ability to manage and prioritize assignments effectively which may be broad in scope and complexity and which requires collaborative work with a team of experienced lawyers, as well as employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently without extensive supervision
• Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, and industry practices

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day advice and counsel to Midstream and Refining facilities on environmental and regulatory issues, compliance counseling, and enforcement resolution.
• Providing advice and counsel to the business on all aspects of agency regulatory development and oversight.
• Conducting legal research (federal and state equivalents) on Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and OSHA and PHMSA requirements.
• Investigating facts underlying environmental/regulatory matters, including PSM, RMP, and Fuels/Renewable Fuels registration, for drafting and preparing responses to governmental agencies.
• Maintaining past and current reportable matters for quarterly SEC Reporting of Legal Proceedings.
• Working with HSE and External Reporting in completing and submitting RCRA and UST financial assurance filings to various states and federal environmental agencies.
• Staying abreast of trends and developments in environmental and regulatory regulations, case law, and settlements within the industry.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior