Delek US · 3 days ago
Sr Legal Counsel
Brentwood, TN, US, 37027
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDelek US is a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork. The Senior Legal Counsel provides broad-based legal support to the company’s business and operations, serving as a trusted advisor to management on various legal matters.
EnergyMarketingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
General Corporate & Business Legal Support
Serve as primary legal advisor for assigned business units or functions
Provide day-to-day legal advice on a wide range of corporate and operational matters
Identify legal risks early and provide practical, solution-oriented guidance
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of agreements, including:
Supply, sales, and offtake agreements
Transportation, logistics, and storage contracts
Services, maintenance, turnaround, and construction agreements
Master services agreements and procurement contracts
Advise business teams on contract structure, liability allocation, indemnities, insurance, and remedies
Partner with supply chain and operations to improve contract discipline and execution
Support corporate governance activities, including subsidiary management and internal approvals
Assist with development and maintenance of company policies and procedures
Advise on conflicts of interest, ethics issues, and internal controls
Support board, committee, and management reporting as needed
Provide legal support for enterprise risk management initiatives
Assist with internal investigations, audits, and compliance reviews
Advise on dispute prevention, claims management, and early-stage disputes
Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including scope, cost, and strategy
Advise HR and management on employment-related issues, including:
Employee relations matters
Disciplinary actions and terminations
Workplace policies and investigations
Assist with incident response and claims coordination (in partnership with HSSE and risk teams)
Oversee litigation, arbitration, and administrative matters
Develop strategy with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
Manage discovery, settlement discussions, and budget oversight
Support claims resolution to minimize operational and financial impact
Act as a collaborative partner to commercial, operations, finance, and HR teams
Translate legal requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
Qualification
Required
4 year / Bachelor's Degree (required)
Doctorate Degree (required)
Ten (10) or more years Experience in related field (required)
Strong experience in commercial contracts and general corporate law (required)
Required Certifications/Licensures: (License to practice law in at least one state)
Preferred
Experience in energy, refining, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries (preferred)
Prior in-house experience supporting operations or supply chain organizations (preferred)
Familiarity with risk management, insurance, and claims (preferred)
Experience working closely with senior management and operations leaders (preferred)
Benefits
Up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year
Medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually
Access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep
Additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals
Highest bonus payouts in recent years
Company
Delek US
Delek US Holdings is a diversified downstream energy company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
Uzi Yemin
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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