Senior Counsel

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are seeking a talented Senior Counsel to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role would be located onsite at our Company headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.

The Senior Counsel will support procurement, information technology, commercial services and regulatory activities of PBF, among other responsibilities. Under general direction, he or she will resolve highly complex issues by identifying legal solutions and recommending a course of action. He or she will represent the organization to vendors, contractors, licensors, consultants, customers, suppliers, competitors and government agencies. The role requires experience in a broad range of legal areas and will include advising business teams on legal risks, strategies and structures for a variety of procurement, information technology and commercial energy transactions. In addition, responsibilities will include reviewing and negotiating transportation agreements, leases, terminal storage agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Review and negotiate various procurement-related contracts, including vendor, contractor, engineering, supplier and service-level agreements

- Provide legal advice to procurement teams on a wide range of procurement issues, including contract interpretation, risk management, compliance and contract disputes

- Review and negotiate information technology-related contracts, including software licenses, subscription agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements and statements of work

- Structure, draft, negotiate and facilitate commercial transactions around a variety of commercial energy activities related to petroleum products, natural gas, environmental attributes and other commodity and energy management services, including transportation agreements, leases, terminal storage agreements and non-disclosure agreements

- Effectively manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner, whether transactional, litigation or compliance in nature

- Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business teams to help drive the delivery of effective and high-quality legal services which are appropriately linked to relevant business needs

- Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have an inquisitive nature with a specific interest in energy and regulatory law, and demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

- J.D. Degree required

- Licensed to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction and able to register as Authorized In-House Counsel in the principal work location

- 8+ years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience, preferably including experience with both a multi-national law firm and an established corporate law department

- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

- Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritize assignments

- Ability to multi-task and demonstrate a sense of urgency

- Practical, solution-oriented problem-solving approach

- Ability to interact confidently and respectfully with peers as well as others through every level of the organization

- Ability to maintain the highest degree of ethics and to preserve absolute confidentiality

- Must be willing and able to travel, as business need dictates

- ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

- FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

The salary range for this position is $121,160.47- $200,749.41.

The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate* ’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills and internal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate’s compensation. Salaries at the time of hire are typically in the lower to middle portion of the above range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect future performance-based increases. In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes bonus eligibility, health care, retirement benefits, and paid time off.* We thank all respondents for their interest in PBF Holding Company LLC (“PBF Energy”), however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of PBF Energy about this requisition. Placement agencies or recruiters need not respond. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of PBF Energy via email, the Internet or in any method without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of PBF Energy. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PBF Energy as a result of the referral or through other means. PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, veteran and military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.