Sr Counsel - Litigation

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Sr Counsel you will manage the legal affairs of the company assigned department.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

• Select and manage outside counsel representing Valero in legal proceedings, and where appropriate, appears directly as counsel.
• Advise regarding disputes or potential disputes, which have not risen to litigation.
• Manage investigations and administrative proceedings.
• Receive and properly handles all matters for which Valero receives service of process.
• Evaluate and pursue indemnity or insurance coverage in appropriate circumstances.
• Investigate and evaluate potential claims by the company, where appropriate.
• Coordinate discovery, including the preparation of witnesses and the collection of documents and other information.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher level degree in a related field required.
• Law degree required.
• Admitted to the practice of law in the relevant state or be otherwise eligible to practice law in such state required.
• 8 years of legal practice experience required.

• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.

   

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience in relevant function with another major public corporation or a law firm preferred.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding?  Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Onsite Daycare Center
• Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• Onsite Pharmacy
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
• Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
• Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero.  Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.  

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