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<br> Counsel – Litigation will report to Managing Counsel – Litigation & Claims and work as a member of his/her team. Counsel will consult with business management and other members of the Phillips 66 Legal Team.
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<br> <b>Responsibilities May Include:</b>
<br> Providing legal support for complex litigation/claims section of large corporate law department.
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<br> Managing complex personal injury defense litigation docket to include developing case strategies, case plans, case budgets, costs management, overseeing and advising outside counsel, and conducting risk analyses.
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<br> Working directly with claimants and/or their legal representatives in the resolution of disputes.
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<br> Recommending course of action to Phillips 66 business representatives.
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<br> Providing legal advice to Phillips 66 management and staff and providing direction to procure the optimal early resolution through ADR or, if necessary, trial of personal injury matters.
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<br> Ensuring litigation costs associated with personal injury claims are appropriate for the magnitude and risk of the matter.
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<br> Being on call during Crisis Management situations.
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<br> <b>Required Qualifications:</b>
<br> Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
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<br> J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
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<br> Admitted to the State Bar of Texas or other appropriate jurisdiction
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<br> 6 or more years of litigation experience
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<br> Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and persuasive oral/written opinions, reports, correspondence and presentations
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<br> Ability to manage and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which involve collaborative work with employees in different departments or with varying degrees of seniority
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<br> <b>Preferred Qualifications:</b>
<br> Knowledge and experience with complex litigation cases in a variety of areas, including by not limited to, Contact Dispute, Real Estate, Tort/Toxic, Environmental, Employment and FERC litigation
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<br> Experience providing advice to clients in crisis management situations
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<br> Experience in insurance or dispute resolution
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<br> Superior mediation negotiation, advocacy and presentation skills, and mature judgment and discretion
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<br> Self-initiation on regular and complex assignments
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<br> Experience and leadership in the discovery process, both paper and electronic (including the updated Federal Rules of Discovery)
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<br> Effective utilization and communication with internal support staff including assigned paralegal and administrative assistant
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<br> Excellent written and oral communication skills required; ability to effectively manage and communicate with internal business clients and outside the Company with opposing and outside counsel, experts, witnesses and vendors, constructively channeling conflict to produce a positive outcome
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<br> Ability to work independently within broadly defined objectives, being able to perform job functions without extensive supervision, taking ownership of projects and accepting responsibility
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<br> Ability to anticipate and address customers’ changing needs
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<br> Ability to learn quickly and apply Phillips 66 policies, procedures, operations and industry practices
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<br> Comprehensive analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning, evaluation and legal project management skills
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<br> Experience with decision tree risk analysis
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<br> Effective use of knowledge and experience in establishing and weighing alternatives for making decisions associated with area of responsibility
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<br> Capable of establishing professional credibility with variety of clients and management
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<br> Total Rewards
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<br> At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
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<br> Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
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<br> 8% 401k company match
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<br> Cash Balance Account pension
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<br> Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
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<br> Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
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<br> Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards (http://hr.phillips66.com) .
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<br> Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.
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<br> Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
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<br> To be considered
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<br> In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 03/06/2024 .
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<br> Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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<br> Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</div>