Associate Counsel, Environmental & Regulatory

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The Associate Counsel, Environmental & Regulatory​​​​​​ will report to the Managing Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory and will use their knowledge and experience in HSE and regulatory law to assist and support the research, reporting, management, and handling of legal matters in the HSE & Regulatory practice group of a large, publicly-traded, integrated midstream and downstream energy company.
Responsibilities May Include:
Conducting legal research (federal and state equivalents) on Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Solid Waste Disposal Act, and in connection with RMP and OSHA matter.
Managing, monitoring, and representing the company’s interest in multi-party Superfund Site activities, including participating in conference calls and meetings with governmental agencies and other parties (PRPs) and associated reporting.
Investigating facts underlying environmental/regulatory matters, including CERCLA/Superfund and Fuels/Renewable Fuels registration, for drafting and preparing responses to governmental agencies.
Maintaining past and current reportable matters for quarterly SEC Reporting of Legal Proceedings.
Working with External Reporting in completing and submitting RCRA and UST, etc. financial assurance filings to various states and federal environmental agencies.
Staying abreast of trends and developments in environmental and regulatory regulations, case law, and settlements within the industry.
Providing legal counsel, advice, and support for environmental, health and safety operations and regulatory compliance of refining facilities.
Supporting regulatory inspections and regulatory enforcement action discussions and proceedings with state and federal regulators that have jurisdiction over environmental, health and safety issues.
Providing legal counsel and guidance across regulatory function including a wide variety of permitting and enforcement matters involving land use, air, and water quality and supply as well as a variety of other operational permitting activities at the county, state, and federal levels in multiple jurisdictions. Experience in managing issues that implicate the Clean Air Act and its many components, including but not limited to, “Quad O” and some experience dealing with regulators preferred.
Support during Crisis Management situations and willing to gain experience with incident investigation and overall crisis management facilitation.
Work with Right of Way Group on Land Access Agreements.
Required Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
J.D. from an accredited law school
Currently licensed in good standing to practice law in relevant jurisdiction(s)
2 or more years of experience and general knowledge of environmental and regulatory law, terminology, and clauses associated with energy industry
Working knowledge of one or more of the following: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, Renewable Fuel registration, Endangered Species Act, Oil Pollution Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, RCRA, Slid Waste Disposal Act or OSHA
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and document comparison software)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with compliance counseling, advising on environmental matters in corporate and commercial transactions, due diligence, and interactions with applicable regulatory agencies. Subject matter familiarity should include air emissions, industrial and hazardous waste, water quality, wetlands, endangered species, contaminated properties and other state and federal environmental regulatory requirements
Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance, customer service, and continuous improvement
Superior negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills with excellent judgment and discretion
Ability to manage and prioritize assignments effectively which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which requires collaborative work with a team of highly experienced lawyers, as well as employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently without extensive supervision
Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, and industry practices
Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
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To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 03/06/2024 .
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities