Corporate Counsel

The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and will assist with respect to legal matters relating to support of the logistics business and other Legal Department support as required. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In furtherance of the foregoing, the Corporate Counsel will:

• Provide support to the logistics commercial group including reviewing, drafting and negotiating 3rd party commercial agreements for storage and other terminaling services, pipeline connections and joint ventures 
• Advise on complex commercial transactions, including interstate and intrastate pipeline, terminaling and storage facilities and transport arrangements
• Advise on Real Estate matters including franchises, rights of way and leases
• Work collaboratively with the logistics team including commercial, operations and compliance to achieve the best possible outcome for the Company
• Partner with other attorneys regarding transactional matters, regulatory compliance and business governance matters
• Provide legal support for logistics contract procurement group and claims and disputes
• Support the needs of the Legal Department and perform 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 and logistics business preferrable
• 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
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental issues
• 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 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
• Willingness to travel as needed (<10%)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. Degree required
• Licensed to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction or willing to register  as Authorized In-House Counsel in either New Jersey or Texas depending on location.
• Approximately 10 years of experience working in a corporate or law firm environment preferably with a focus on midstream/logistics matters in the energy industry

• 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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