Managing Counsel, Business Development and Midstream

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished legal leader to serve as Managing Counsel, Business Development and Midstream. This role drives strategic outcomes across high-impact matters, providing expert legal guidance on complex transactions and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions transactions from inception through close.
• Provide legal advice and transactional support to Phillips 66’s midstream business, focusing on natural gas gathering and processing (G&P); fractionation, storage, and transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs); and transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined products.
• Ensure legal risks are adequately identified, evaluated, and addressed in commercial contracts and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, providing authoritative advice to guide policy, projects, and change initiatives.
• Cultivate and sustain influential relationships grounded in trust and mutual respect with internal clients, acting as a business partner to deliver high-impact legal services and recommendations that drive performance.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to varied audiences, support quality assurance efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement across legal and business processes.
• Lead, coach, develop, and invest in the growth of legal talent across attorney team.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Active license in good standing to practice law in Texas or other U.S. State
• 12 or more years of legal experience as an Attorney
• 8 or more years of specialized expertise in mergers and acquisitions, midstream law, and/or business development
• 4 or more years of experience supervising legal teams or mentoring junior attorneys

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the midstream industry and commercial transactions
• Superior negotiation, advocacy, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with the oil and gas and pipeline industry, including its regulatory requirements, or prior experience in a similarly competitive and compliance-driven sector
• Ability to develop long-term legal strategies aligned with business goals
• Demonstrated success managing and resolving complex commercial matters
• Agility and growth mindset to handle advice and matters adjacent to primary practice areas
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex legal concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage and prioritize assignments effectively which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which requires collaborative work with a team of experienced lawyers, as well as employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
• Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools and technologies responsibly and effectively to improve work quality, speed, and decision-making
• Strong understanding of oil & gas or energy industry legal issues

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• 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

Pay

This position has a base salary range of $266,400 - $325,600.

Schedule

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