Counsel, Litigation

About the role

As Counsel, Litigation, you will play a key role in providing legal guidance and support across the organization, with a focus on litigation matters. You will partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders to manage legal risk, resolve disputes, and deliver practical, business-oriented legal solutions that support company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for a broad range of litigation matters.
• Manage primarily defense litigation dockets.
• Develop case strategies, case plans, and budgets.
• Oversee and direct outside counsel.
• Conduct risk analyses and provide recommendations.
• Ensure effective cost management aligned with business priorities.
• Represent the company in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Support dispute resolution through negotiation, settlement, or trial as appropriate.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to deliver clear legal advice.
• Guide business decision-making and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Interpret policies, laws, and regulations.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.
• Manage complex legal issues and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in legal processes and overall service delivery.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas or another appropriate jurisdiction.
• 5 or more years of litigation experience managing complex legal matters.

Preferred

• Experience across a variety of litigation areas such as contract disputes, environmental, employment, or personal injury law.
• Strong mediation, negotiation, and advocacy skills with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Experience managing discovery processes, including electronic discovery.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across teams and build strong internal client relationships.
• Experience using technology or AI-enabled tools to enhance legal work and decision-making.
• Prioritize developing strategies, improving processes, and contributing to organizational effectiveness.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within broadly defined objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation

The position has a base salary range of $175,500 - $214,500. At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Benefits

Our benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
• 8% 401k company match.
• Cash Balance Account pension.
• Maintenance of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP.
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.