Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide and/or supervise all legal support for DVRC in the areas of Health, Safety and Environment, Contracts and HR/labor, including overseeing outside counsel
Interaction with federal and state regulatory agencies
Drafting and/or negotiation of procurement and other contracts
Manage all disputes and litigation, including investigation and risk assessment
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates should have an inquisitive nature with a specific interest in energy and regulatory law, and should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

Have a strong understanding of refining business preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Excellent communication skills and detail oriented
Knowledge of human resources issues and labor matters as they relate to the refining business
Knowledge of health, safety and environmental issues as they relate to the refining business.
Solid research skills with an ability to read critically and identify and solve problems
Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritize assignments
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate a sense of urgency
Practical, solution-oriented problem solving approach
Ability to exercise sound judgment to identify risks and effectively convey advice
Ability to interact confidently and respectfully with peers as well as more junior or senior team members
Ability to maintain the highest ethics and the ability to preserve absolute confidentiality
Ability to work well with others through every level of the organization and particularly within a small legal in-house department is essential

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

J.D. Degree required
Licensed to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction and able to register as Authorized In-House Counsel in the principal work location
Generally 5+ years’ experience in the practice areas relevant to the position – environmental, safety and employment and labor.  Experience working in either a refinery or in a corporate environment supporting refineries or plants preferably in the energy or chemical industry or providing outside counsel legal representation to refineries, terminals or chemical plants considered a plus
The position can be located in either New Jersey or Delaware, but will require regularly weekly travel between the two sites.  Must be willing and able to travel as business need dictates

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
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