Senior Attorney Health, Safety, Environmental & Operations

Colonial Pipeline Company • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Are you a legal expert passionate about health, safety, and environmental law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your counsel directly supports critical infrastructure and strategic growth? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team. As a Senior Attorney – HSE & Operations , you will provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence for our interstate refined products pipeline system and affiliated businesses. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external regulators to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support key initiatives including M&A and capital projects. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization. We offer a collaborative environment where your legal insights help shape the future of energy infrastructure. Apply now and help us power progress—safely and responsibly.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ideally, 3+ years legal experience in HSE law and/or pipeline/terminal operations with a concentration in health, safety and/or environmental matters and/or regulation of pipeline and/or terminal operations.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regulations.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams.
• Membership in a U.S. State Bar.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal experience.
• Midstream/downstream oil & gas industry background.
• Experience with PHMSA regulations and petroleum remediation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on federal and state HSE regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.)
• Manage agency enforcement actions and regulatory changes.
• Support due diligence and legal review for asset transactions.
• Collaborate with regulators and agency counsel on compliance and remediation.
• Provide litigation support and manage outside counsel.
• Participate in emergency response and preparedness activities.

Benefits

• Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving!
• Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.
• Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s Total Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees