Senior Environmental & Regulatory Counsel – Energy

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 239,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

401k company match (8%)

Cash Balance Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision with HSA

Total well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking a Senior Counsel, Environmental and Regulatory to provide strategic legal counsel to Refining and Midstream teams. The role focuses on environmental compliance, regulatory interpretations, and enforcement resolution across a broad energy platform.

You will advise on Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund, PHMSA requirements and participate in negotiations with regulators, with leadership for potential resolutions and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing with a U.S. Bar.
• 8+ years of experience as a lawyer with health, safety, environmental regulatory and operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day legal advice to Refining and Midstream facilities on environmental/regulatory issues.
• Counsel on compliance with environmental and safety laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund, PHMSA).
• Recommend course of action to Phillips 66 business representatives.
• Participate in enforcement discussions with regulators for favorable resolutions.
• Guide permitting and enforcement matters involving land use, air, and water quality.
• Assist in environmental due diligence and review liability provisions in transactional documents.
• Be on call during Crisis Management situations.

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Phillips 66 is seeking a Senior Counsel, Environmental and Regulatory to provide strategic legal counsel to Refining and Midstream teams. The role focuses on environmental compliance, regulatory interpretations, and enforcement resolution across a broad energy platform.

You will advise on Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Superfund, PHMSA requirements and participate in negotiations with regulators, with leadership for potential resolutions and risk mitigation.