Counsel - Environmental & Regulatory

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

401k match

Cash balance pension

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Well-being programs

9/80 with remote day

Job summary

Phillips 66 in Houston is seeking an experienced Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory to provide legal advice to Refining and Midstream facilities on environmental and regulatory matters, including compliance counseling and enforcement resolution. The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, an active Texas (or another U.S.

state) law license, and 5+ years of related experience. The attorney will conduct regulatory research, coordinate reporting, and engage with agencies with strong

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice in Texas or another U.S. state.
• 5+ years of environmental/regulatory law experience.
• Working knowledge of CAA, CWA, CERCLA/Superfund, EPCRA, NEPA, TSCA, OSHA/PHMSA

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day counsel to Midstream and Refining facilities on environmental/regulatory issues.
• Advise on agency regulatory development and oversight.
• Conduct federal/state regulatory research on major environmental statutes.
• Maintain reportable matters for quarterly SEC Reporting.
• Collaborate with HSE and External Reporting on filings to agencies

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory counsel

Legal research

Agency regulation

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

The Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory will report to the Managing Counsel – Environmental & Regulatory and will use their knowledge and experience in environmental and regulatory law to provide legal advice and counsel to Refining and Midstream facilities, and to assist and support the research, reporting, management, and handling of legal matters in the Environmental & Regulatory practice group of a large, publicly-traded, integrated midstream and downstream energy company.

What You’ll Do

• Providing day-to-day advice and counsel to Midstream and Refining facilities on environmental and regulatory issues, compliance counseling, and enforcement resolution.
• Providing advice and counsel to the business on all aspects of agency regulatory development and oversight.
• 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 OSHA and PHMSA requirements.
• Investigating facts underlying environmental/regulatory matters, including PSM, RMP, 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 HSE and External Reporting in completing and submitting RCRA and UST 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.

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Active license in good standing to practice law in Texas or other U.S. state
• 5 or more years of experience and general knowledge of environmental and regulatory law, terminology, and clauses associated with energy industry
• Working knowledge of a sufficient number 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, Solid Waste Disposal Act, OSHA, or PHMSA

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• 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
• Experience in oil & gas, refining, energy, or petrochemical industries a plus
• Excellent technology skills using Microsoft Office Products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and document comparison software
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools and technologies responsibly and effectively to improve work quality, speed, and decision-making
• 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 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

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $175,500- $214,500.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Total Rewards

Benefits

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.

• 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
• 9/80 and 19/30 schedule options + 1 Flex remote day per week

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

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, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

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 Equal Opportunity Employer