Sr Counsel – Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Law

Valero•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Valero is seeking a Sr Counsel to provide legal counsel on environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, and environmental litigation matters. This role supports a team of in-house lawyers in advising business and operations leaders on risk, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The position is salaried exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. The role supports Valero's commitment to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher level degree required.
Law degree required from an accredited law school required.
Admitted to the practice of law in the relevant state or be otherwise eligible to practice law in such state required.
8 years of legal practice experience required.
Experience in at least one aspect of EHS regulation (e.g. air, water, waste, process safety) required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

Nice To Haves

Experience in safety regulation and administrative law preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal counsel on environmental, health, and safety laws and related regulatory frameworks relevant to Valero’s operations.
Help manage complex environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings, including strategy development, risk assessment, and resolution to achieve optimal outcomes.
Serve as legal advisor on environmental compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters.
Support departmental administrative responsibilities such as preparation of routine reporting to leadership, budgeting, and other tasks.
Advise on environmental aspects of business transactions, including due diligence, permitting risk, and environmental liability in acquisitions, divestitures, and project development.
Monitor and interpret evolving environmental and safety regulations, advising leadership on business impacts and regulatory strategy.
Assist with drafting SEC disclosures and similar corporate reporting as necessary.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
100% match on 401(K) up to 7%
Company-sponsored Pension Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Onsite Daycare Center
Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
Onsite Pharmacy
State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails