Sr Managing Counsel – Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Law
About The Position
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Sr Managing Counsel you will provide senior-level legal leadership on environmental, health and safety (EHS), regulatory, and environmental litigation matters, leading a team of in-house lawyers to advise business and operations leaders on risk, compliance, and strategic decision-making. At Valero, this role performs duties that support our 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.
- 15 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.
- Leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal counsel on environmental, health, and safety laws and related regulatory frameworks relevant to Valero’s operations.
- Manage complex environmental litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings, including strategy development, risk assessment, and resolution to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Serve as primary legal advisor on environmental compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters.
- Supervise team of EHS attorneys and paralegal/administrative support staff, providing training, mentoring, and leadership consistent with Valero’s values.
- Handle 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 interprets 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
