Counsel
Motiva Enterprises LLC

Houston, Texas

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Position Overview:

Motiva is seeking to hire an attorney with expertise in Corporate Compliance and Regulatory issues. As Counsel, the successful candidate will support Motiva's Compliance Office as point person for Motiva's ethics and compliance program, ensuring that Motiva exercises due diligence and sound internal controls to operate with integrity and protect against legal risk. This role requires prior legal experience in development and implementation of corporate compliance programs and policies and will report into the Associate General Counsel.

This role will also act as a liaison with other lawyers in Motiva's parent and affiliated companies in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Asia to ensure coordinated compliance activities within the global enterprise.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

  • Provide advice and counsel regarding Motiva's compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and with Motiva's policies and procedures
  • Draft and review company policies and standards
  • Work closely with senior management and Human Resources to evaluate, investigate and respond to suspected compliance violations, and for consistent enforcement, disclosure and remedial action protocols
  • Report on compliance and policy matters to the Board Committee and other management committees
  • Coordinate with Human Resources and Corporate Communications to develop and administer trainings on Motiva policies and procedures
  • Assist in the design and implementation of company-wide compliance programs, reviews, and initiatives, including compliance policies, processes and training
  • Facilitate occasional risk assessments and monitoring of the Motiva's compliance program
  • Implement changes in company policy
  • Provide advice and counsel on federal and state regulations applicable to Motiva's business, including but not limited to FERC regulations, DOT/PHMSA regulations, and rules/regulations promulgated by the Texas Railroad Commission
  • Keep informed of and advise on new laws, regulations, and industry trends
  • Take on any additional special projects and support other compliance program initiatives as necessary

Basic Qualifications:
  • JD from an accredited US law school with a license to practice law in the State of Texas
  • Minimum of 6+ years of legal experience; preferably 2+ years related to corporate compliance in either private practice or in an in-house legal department
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to precisely draft documents, policies, and legal guidance that is concise and digestible for non-lawyers
  • Detail oriented, organized, and effectively able to manage multiple matters while balancing competing deadlines
  • Capable of working independently, with others in the legal department, and across the company with non-lawyer stakeholders

Additional Position Information:
  • This position will be based in Houston, Texas and may require trips to Port Arthur
  • Local candidates only; relocation not offered for candidates outside of commuting distance

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Motiva jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Motiva affiliates and service providers..

Motiva and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Motiva. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Motiva representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.


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