Senior Managing Counsel - Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Law

Job overview

The Senior Managing Counsel - Environmental Health and Safety Regulatory Law role is onsite in San Antonio, TX. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes pay as competitive and says level and salary depend on qualifications and experience. The role leads Valero’s in-house EHS legal team in advising business and operations leaders. The position provides senior legal leadership on environmental, health, and safety regulation and litigation, guiding risk and compliance decisions. It also supervises EHS attorneys and support staff while advising on transactions, regulatory developments, and corporate reporting.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic legal counsel on environmental, health, and safety laws and regulatory frameworks
• manage environmental litigation, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings
• serve as primary legal advisor on compliance, permitting, and enforcement
• supervise, train, and mentor EHS attorneys and support staff
• handle leadership reporting and budgeting
• advise on environmental due diligence, permitting risk, and liability in transactions and project development
• monitor regulatory changes
• assist with SEC disclosures and similar corporate reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior managing counsel

environmental law

health and safety

ehs regulation

environmental litigation

legal leadership

compliance

permitting

san antonio tx

valero

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus program
• 401(k) match up to 7% with immediate vesting
• company-sponsored pension
• healthcare and wellness programs
• onsite daycare, wellness centers, pharmacy, fitness center, and cafeteria.

Why this role

Requires a law degree, eligibility to practice law in the relevant state, at least 15 years of legal practice, and experience in an aspect of EHS regulation; leadership experience is preferred.

About the employer

Valero is hiring for this role. Industry: Petroleum Refineries. Sector: 32.