Sr Legal Counsel

Sr Legal Counsel

Location:

Brentwood, TN, US, 37027

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table.

At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

The Senior Legal Counsel provides broad-based legal support to the company’s business and operations, serving as a trusted advisor to management on commercial, corporate, operational, and compliance matters. This role is designed for an experienced corporate attorney who can deliver practical, business-focused legal advice in a complex, asset-intensive, and regulated operating environment.

• 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)
• 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)

• 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…