Senior Counsel, Commercial and Business Development

Overview

HF Sinclair is seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial & Business Development in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will provide legal support for HF Sinclair’s downstream and midstream operations, as well as business development activities, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint ventures. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented attorney with strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex transactions in the energy sector.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical legal solutions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Commercial Support (Downstream and Midstream)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply, transportation, storage, and distribution agreements related to downstream and midstream activities.
• Provide legal guidance on risk management and operational issues in the refining, marketing, and logistics sectors.
• Advise on disputes, claims, and litigation arising from commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Monitor and interpret relevant federal, state, and local regulations impacting downstream and midstream operations, including environmental, safety, and energy regulations.

Business Development (M&A and Joint Ventures)

• Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents (e.g., purchase agreements, merger agreements), and managing closing processes.
• Provide legal counsel on joint venture agreements, including formation, governance, and operational structures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with business development teams to evaluate legal risks and opportunities in potential acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships.
• Assist in structuring and documenting complex transactions to maximize value and mitigate risks.

General Legal Support

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and executive teams, to provide timely and practical legal advice.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory changes in the energy sector to proactively address potential impacts on HF Sinclair’s operations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and best practices within the Legal Department.
• Manage external counsel as needed, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal services.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by his/her superior, as determined from time to time in the supervisor’s sole and complete discretion.

Minimum of 5
-7 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in the energy industry, focusing on commercial contracts, M&A, and/or joint ventures.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with energy-related M&A transactions or joint ventures in the oil and gas sector. Prior in-house experience at an energy company or law firm with a focus on downstream/midstream operations.

A minimum of a Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.

• Strong knowledge of downstream and midstream operations, including refining, marketing, and logistics, with familiarity in relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial and transactional agreements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to HF Sinclair’s values of integrity, safety, and excellence.

No direct reports. Must be able to supervise and lead work of paralegals and outside counsel effectively.

Office based with travel up to 20% by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

Petroleum refinery and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and…