Environmental Counsel – Litigation & EHS

HF Sinclair Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time-Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Bonding Time

Employee Discounts

Job summary

HF Sinclair Corporation in Dallas, Texas seeks an Environmental Counsel to support the legal department with litigation, environmental, health and safety (EHS) matters and related duties. Provides guidance on litigation, discovery and EHS functions.

You will manage a docket of general and environmental litigation, supervise discovery, develop litigation strategy, liaise with outside counsel, and advise management on legal risks. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a litigator at a top tier law firm, public corporation or regulatory agency.
• Strong academic credentials and a stable work history.
• Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing a docket of general litigation and environmental related matters.
• Assists with discovery responsibilities on cases and matters working with other attorneys.
• Develops litigation strategy and supervises implementation of the strategy by attending depositions, hearings and trials.
• Assists with EHS matters and projects, including legal research related to EHS matters.
• Works closely cross-functionally to advise on legal implications of litigation and EHS matters.
• Plans and develops solutions to existing or potential legal problems, and advises management and employees concerning legal rights and obligations.
• Interfaces with, and manages, outside counsel on various litigation matters and EHS matters in an efficient and cost-effective manner as needed to compliment the internal legal resources.
• Participates in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statutes and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the Company and the energy industry

Skills

Litigation

EHS compliance

Legal research

Deposition

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

HF Sinclair Corporation in Dallas, Texas seeks an Environmental Counsel to support the legal department with litigation, environmental, health and safety (EHS) matters and related duties. Provides guidance on litigation, discovery and EHS functions.

You will manage a docket of general and environmental litigation, supervise discovery, develop litigation strategy, liaise with outside counsel, and advise management on legal risks. Travel up to 20% is required.