Environmental Counsel

HF Sinclair•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking an Environmental Counsel in Dallas, Texas, to assist the General Counsel and Senior Associate General Counsel with environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory compliance, and operational legal matters. The position provides legal guidance on environmental permitting, compliance, enforcement, remediation, and workplace safety. It operates with independence and requires ownership of execution across a broad range of commercial, transactional, and operational legal matters. The role works with business, commercial, and operational teams in Midstream and Downstream on EHS regulatory and compliance matters. It advises on federal, state, and local environmental laws; interprets regulations and permit requirements; supports environmental teams on air, water, waste, remediation, chemical reporting, and permitting; and advises on workplace safety and related requirements. The position also coordinates with EHS personnel, operations, consultants, and outside counsel. It has no direct reports but requires the ability to supervise and lead the work of paralegals and outside counsel. The position is office-based and requires up to 20% travel by land and air. Work may take place in petroleum refinery and outdoor environments, including areas with chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience as an EHS regulatory lawyer at a top-tier law firm, public corporation, or regulatory agency, with demonstrated regulatory work experience.
Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Membership in a State Bar.
Strong academic credentials and a stable work history.
Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity.
Advanced legal drafting and analysis skills.
Ability to manage complex legal projects.
Advanced reading and writing skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, research skills, and document review skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
MS Office word-processing skills.

Responsibilities

Work with business, commercial, and operational Midstream and Downstream teams on Environmental Health and Safety regulatory and compliance matters.
Advise the company on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws.
Interpret regulations and permit requirements.
Support environmental teams on air, water, waste, remediation, chemical reporting, and permitting matters.
Review regulatory submissions, agency correspondence, and environmental reports.
Provide legal guidance on emerging environmental regulations and enforcement trends.
Advise on OSHA, process safety management (PSM), industrial hygiene, contractor safety, emergency response, and workplace safety requirements.
Coordinate with EHS personnel, operations, consultants, and outside counsel.
Supervise and lead the work of paralegals and outside counsel effectively.