Counsel Litigation and Environmental

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair in Dallas, Tx is seeking a Environmental Counsel who will assist the legal department with litigation, environmental, health and safety (EHS) matters and with other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Provides guidance for various legal issues and matters relating to litigation, discovery, and EHS functions.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years experience as a litigator at a top tier law firm, public corporation or regulatory agency
Demonstrated litigation or regulatory work experience
Strong academic credentials and a stable work history
Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity
Advanced legal drafting and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Advanced reading and writing skills
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, research and document review, and word-processing skills.
Licensed and in good standing with a state bar is required (admission to 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.
Strong public speaking skills along with presentation skills.
Extremely responsive to a high volume of diverse requests.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, self-motivated, organized team player who works well in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
Cooperative and encourages collaboration and builds understanding; ability to find common ground and solve problems, and who owns their own projects and commitments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation and administrative/judicial enforcement matters
Experience as an EHS litigator is preferred
Experience managing a large docket of cases and working with federal or state government agencies
Knowledge of EHS statutes and regulations applicable to the petroleum refining industry
Experience counseling business and operation managers on compliance with EHS laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Assists in managing a docket of general litigation and environmental related matters.
Assists with discovery responsibilities on cases and matters working with other attorneys.
Develops litigation strategy and supervises implementation of the strategy by attending depositions, hearings and trials.
Assists with EHS matters and projects, including legal research related to EHS matters.
Works closely cross-functionally to advise on legal implications of litigation and EHS matters.
Plans and develops solutions to existing or potential legal problems, and advises management and employees concerning legal rights and obligations.
Interfaces with, and manages, outside counsel on various litigation matters and EHS matters in an efficient and cost-effective manner as needed to compliment the internal legal resources.
Participates 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.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by his/her superior, as determined from time to time in the supervisors sole and complete discretion.