Managing Counsel

The Managing Counsel will support the Delaware Valley Refining Complex (“DVRC”), consisting of the refining operations located in Delaware City, Delaware and Paulsboro, New Jersey, among other responsibilities.   Under general direction, he or she will resolve highly complex business or technical issues by identifying legal solutions and recommending a course of action.  He or she will represent the organization to customers, suppliers, competitors and government agencies.  The role requires experience in a broad range of legal areas such as health, safety and environmental matters, procurement and litigation as well as advising on labor and employment matters.  May be a specialist of superior skill in a specific area of the law or a highly qualified senior generalist.

The position can be located in either Paulsboro, New Jersey or Delaware City, Delaware, but will require regular weekly travel between the two sites.  Must be willing and able to travel as business need dictates.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of the DVRC leadership team, providing and/or supervising all legal support for DVRC regarding a broad spectrum of health, safety and environmental, employment and labor, procurement and litigation matters as well corporate matters relating to or affecting DVRC.  Advising on business and legal risks and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Counseling on federal and state regulatory and compliance matters impacting the business, including but not limited to, Clean Air Act, Petroleum Refinery Sector Rule (NESHAPs/NSPS), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)).
• Developing a strong rapport and working relationship with the DVRC management team to help drive the delivery of effective and high-quality legal services which are appropriately linked to relevant business needs.
• Effectively manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner, whether transactional, litigation or compliance in nature, and appropriately work with other attorneys within the Legal Department who may also be involved in supporting certain matters and managing outside counsel (e.g., litigation, HR matters, certain health, safety and environmental areas).
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience, preferably including experience with both a multi-national law firm and an established corporate law department. Candidates should have an inquisitive nature with a specific interest in energy and regulatory law, and should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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 others through every level of the organization.
• Ability to maintain the highest ethics and the ability to preserve absolute confidentiality.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. Degree required
• Licensed to practice law in principal work location or able to register as Authorized In-House Counsel in the principal work location.
• Must be willing and able to travel regularly between Paulsboro, NJ and Delaware City, DE and as otherwise as business need dictates.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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