Legal Counsel at Valero

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Support, Commercial Operations, Refinery Operations, Negotiation, Dispute Management, Regulatory Issues, Acquisitions, Disposals, Supply Agreements, Property Matters, Employment Cases, External Counsel Management, Legal Advice, Stakeholder Influence, Business Acumen, Legal Coordination

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

We are looking for a talented individual to provide Legal support to the Valero Energy group of companies. In this role, you will provide a broad range of legal services to support Valero’s commercial and refinery operations, spanning the transportation, storage, purchase, sale, and trading of refinery feedstocks and petroleum products. This is a highly visible position requiring strong business acumen, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and the capability to act as the lead legal point of contact in the absence of the Head of Legal. Key Responsibilities · Serve as lead counsel across a broad range of matters including acquisitions and disposals, commercial transactions, supply agreements, property matters, employment cases, and regulatory issues. Apply strong legal expertise, sound judgement, and proven negotiation tactics to support business objectives. Select, instruct, and manage external counsel engaged in commercial transactions and legal proceedings. Manage disputes and potential disputes, assessing evidence and precedent to drive commercially appropriate resolutions and avoid unnecessary litigation where possible. Provide legal support and collaboration across the Legal function. Coordinate with senior Legal leadership on matters that may impact the broader business. Mentor and support other team members as required. Provide independent legal advice to business clients and senior management on complex legal issues. Collaborate across multiple business units and disciplines, working with internal stakeholders and external subject matter experts on a diverse range of projects. Education requirements Degree required and qualified to practice law in the UK or Ireland. About Valero Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and other petrochemical products. Valero, a Fortune 50 company based in San Antonio, Texas, with approximately 10,000 employees, is an independent petroleum refiner and ethanol producer, and its assets include 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.1 million barrels per day and 14 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.73 billion gallons per year. The petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the ethanol plants are in the Mid-Continent region of the U.S. In addition, Valero owns all of the general partner and limited partner interests in Valero Energy Partners LP. Valero sells its products in both the wholesale rack and bulk markets, and approximately 7,400 outlets carry Valero's brand names in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Ireland. Extensive experience in a major public corporation or established law firm (relevant agency experience considered). Experience negotiating commercial and transaction agreements and/or interpreting regulatory requirements related to international business strongly preferred. Ability to cross-train in other legal disciplines and subject areas to ensure efficient coverage department responsibilities is preferred. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are required as is an ability to interface with international legal colleagues and executive management. Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and meet deadlines is essential. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs and online research (Lexis, Westlaw, PLC and AI tools).

Responsibilities

The role involves providing comprehensive legal services supporting Valero’s commercial and refinery operations, covering areas like feedstock transportation, storage, purchase, sale, and trading of petroleum products. Key duties include serving as lead counsel on various matters such as transactions, agreements, property, employment, and regulatory issues, while managing external counsel and disputes.