HF Sinclair is seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial & Business Development in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will provide legal support for HF Sinclair's downstream and midstream operations, as well as business development activities, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint ventures. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented attorney with strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex transactions in the energy sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical legal solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in the energy industry, focusing on commercial contracts, M&A, and/or joint ventures. Preferred experience with energy-related M&A transactions or joint ventures in the oil and gas sector. Prior in-house experience at an energy company or law firm with a focus on downstream/midstream operations.
A minimum of a Jurisprudence Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.
Strong knowledge of downstream and midstream operations, including refining, marketing, and logistics, with familiarity in relevant regulatory frameworks. Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines. High ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to HF Sinclair's values of integrity, safety, and excellence. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility No direct reports. Must be able to supervise and lead work of paralegals and outside counsel effectively.
Office based with travel up to 20% by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions. Petroleum refinery and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment.
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.