Sr Legal Counsel

Delek US • Brentwood, TN

2d

About The Position

The Senior Legal Counsel provides broad-based legal support to the company's business and operations, serving as a trusted advisor to management on commercial, corporate, operational, and compliance matters. This role is designed for an experienced corporate attorney who can deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a complex, asset-intensive, and regulated operating environment.

Requirements

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Doctorate Degree (required)
• Ten (10) or more years Experience in related field (required)
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and general corporate law (required)
• Required Certifications/Licensures: (License to practice law in at least one state)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in energy, refining, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries (preferred)
• Prior in-house experience supporting operations or supply chain organizations (preferred)
• Familiarity with risk management, insurance, and claims (preferred)
• Experience working closely with senior management and operations leaders (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor for assigned business units or functions
• Provide day-to-day legal advice on a wide range of corporate and operational matters
• Identify legal risks early and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of agreements, including:
• Supply, sales, and offtake agreements
• Transportation, logistics, and storage contracts
• Services, maintenance, turnaround, and construction agreements
• Master services agreements and procurement contracts
• Advise business teams on contract structure, liability allocation, indemnities, insurance, and remedies
• Partner with supply chain and operations to improve contract discipline and execution
• Support corporate governance activities, including subsidiary management and internal approvals
• Assist with development and maintenance of company policies and procedures
• Advise on conflicts of interest, ethics issues, and internal controls
• Support board, committee, and management reporting as needed
• Provide legal support for enterprise risk management initiatives
• Assist with internal investigations, audits, and compliance reviews
• Advise on dispute prevention, claims management, and early-stage disputes
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including scope, cost, and strategy
• Advise HR and management on employment-related issues, including:
• Employee relations matters
• Disciplinary actions and terminations
• Workplace policies and investigations
• Assist with incident response and claims coordination (in partnership with HSSE and risk teams)
• Oversee litigation, arbitration, and administrative matters
• Develop strategy with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
• Manage discovery, settlement discussions, and budget oversight
• Support claims resolution to minimize operational and financial impact
• Act as a collaborative partner to commercial, operations, finance, and HR teams
• Translate legal requirements into clear, actionable business guidance

Benefits

• We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually!
• We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.
• Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals.
• Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek's year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results.
• With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team.
• We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table.
• At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

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