Senior Counsel, Commercial

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As Senior Counsel, Commercial, you will provide expert legal services and guidance on complex commercial trading and origination matters that have a significant impact on operations and strategy. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and internal clients, serving as a trusted advisor and business partner. Your work will involve high-stakes issues where precedents may not exist, requiring creative legal strategies and immediate, experience-based judgment. You’ll help drive business success while ensuring compliance and managing risk in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in job posting country
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member in good standing of any US bar
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience in energy law or as in-house counsel at a large energy company

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for natural gas and power markets experience.
• Expertise advising on contractual terms in the trading of energy commodities
• Experience advising on commercial disputes
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and presentation skills, with mature judgment and discretion
• Ability to work independently under pressure, meet deadlines, and function with minimal supervision
• Experience managing disputes with significant business impact
• Strategic mindset with a sophisticated grasp of business drivers and the ability to align legal strategies with organizational goals
• Advanced skills leveraging technology for efficient legal practice
• Strong ability to manage complexity, analyze ambiguous situations, and develop effective solutions
• Proven track record of building trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to the natural gas and power trading desks and other commercial stakeholders.
• Draft and advise on a wide range of trading, storage, and transportation agreements, including PPAs and contracts on the NAESB, ISDA, EEI and WSPP forms.
• Provide counsel on the structuring and negotiation of long-term origination deals and other complex commercial arrangements supporting trading and commercial strategy.
• Provide authoritative legal advice on complex or ambiguous matters, interpreting and applying company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Draft, review, and edit a wide range of legal documents, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Manage relationships with internal clients, acting as a strategic business partner and deploying resources to support business objectives.
• Instruct and manage outside counsel and specialists.
• Recommend and implement changes to policies, processes, and standards to improve operational support and ensure compliance.
• Monitor, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and industry best practices, maintaining up-to-date expertise through continuous professional development.
• Lead or contribute to major and unique legal assignments of significant importance.
• Develop and deliver clear, compelling communications and presentations to various stakeholders.
• Build and sustain high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust across the organization.
• Lead and manage significant commercial disputes, including strategy development, cost-effective use of outside counsel, and risk assessment for matters with material business impact.
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior attorneys and legal professionals.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree