Chief Counsel

Required Skills (External)

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed in good standing to practice law in a US jurisdiction
• 15 years of experience as counsel in a fast-paced environment (preferably corporate legal department experience with a major operator in the midstream energy space, major law firm experience or mid-level experience at an environmental regulatory agency)
• Strong pipeline safety law background required
• Strong environmental law background and pipeline industry experience required
• Strong state environmental regulatory experience is helpful
• Strong occupational health & safety background required
• Strong commercial driver and transportation law background required
• Strong right-of way or easement experience preferred
• Strong writing and legal analysis skills required
• Strong academic credentials and previous training in respected law firm, corporate legal department, or administrative agency required
• In-house experience preferred
• Technical acumen preferred, particularly related to remediation work, failure analyses, and detailed engineering or environmental reports
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, and able to work as a member of a busy team, yet able to work directly with internal clients on issues within area of coverage without need for oversight
• We seek someone with integrity, who is passionate about their work; takes ownership of his/her results, and can represent Energy Transfer Partners with professionalism

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions
• Must be able to occasionally work at facilities or in the field in support of role, including where there is a need to work in PPE including fire retardant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and wearing a personal gas monitor
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.