Counsel / Senior Counsel

An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.POSITION SUMMARY:Marathon Petroleum Corporation is seeking an experienced environmental attorney to join its in-house legal team’s Health, Environmental, Safety, Security & Product Quality (HESS&PQ) practice group. This position plays an important role in advancing Marathon’s core values of safety and environmental stewardship and in helping the company manage environmental risk, maintain compliance, and promote sound decision-making consistent with Marathon’s commitment to protecting people, communities, and the environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Acts as primary legal support for one or more of Marathon’s operating business units on a wide variety of environmental and regulatory matters. Legal support may include:Advising on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to Marathon’s facilities and day-to-day operations;Advising on environmental aspects of new project development, including environmental permitting;Providing environmental law support and due diligence for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; andInteracting with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.Collaborates with internal clients and stakeholders and with colleagues in Marathon’s Law Organization to support legal matters.Participates in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statutes and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the company and the energy industry.Coordinates and assists in developing the company's advocacy positions on future legislative and regulatory matters and may participate in various trade organizations in support of the administrative rulemaking process.Develops and implements programs, conducts presentations, and participates in other training activities for company leaders and employees regarding company policies and procedures relating to environmental compliance and substantive environmental law topics.Develops subject matter expertise in one or more areas of environmental law and policy and acts as a resource for others.Conducts legal research or oversees research of support staff to support development of legal work product and delivery of legal counsel to clients.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctorate degree required.Current license to practice law in a U.S. state, member in good standing. Continued employment will be conditioned upon obtaining and maintaining membership in Ohio or other State Bar.5 or more years of relevant legal experience.Experience in the following areas is a plus, but not required:Laws and regulations concerning transportation of hazardous materials, including those administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (i.e., FMCSA, FRA, and PHMSA) and state equivalents.Law and regulations concerning personal and process safety (i.e., OSHA and state equivalents).Clean Water Act permitting and compliance, including NPDES permitting, Section 401/404 permitting, and SPCC plans.SKILLS:Subject matter expertise in one or more substantive areas of environmental law.Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively.Curiosity about and willingness to learn technical aspects of the Company’s facilities, operations, and products, and new and emerging areas of environmental law and policy.Ability to learn and teach others about complex subject matters.Comfortable and proficient in providing independent and direct counsel to clients, reserving collaboration with more senior attorneys for complex legal challenges. Effectively manages legal risk in area of subject matter coverage.Ability to handle multiple matters and effectively prioritize work to ensure completion in a timely and efficient manner.Strong people skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude. Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships with other members of the Law Organization as well as management and staff of the Company and external parties.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting and communication skills.*This position belongs to a job progression with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Final position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Findlay, OhioJob Requisition ID:00022196Pay Min/Max:$141,300.00 - $243,800.00 SalaryGrade:13 - 14Location Address:539 S Main StAdditional locations:Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, San Antonio, TexasEducation:Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.SummaryLocation: Findlay, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Denver, Colorado; San Antonio, TexasType: Full time