Title:  Counsel - IT

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Dallas, Tx is seeking a Corporate Counsel -IT, who will be responsible for handling and providing expertise and assistance to the company, primarily assistance on technology transactions and related matters.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions in IT transactions including SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS license agreements; telecom services; and other types of related goods and services in collaboration with the Company’s IT and Procurement teams; 
•  Manage a fast-paced, large volume of complex and varied contracts independently with limited oversight;
• Collaboratively and effectively work with various teams throughout the Company, advising on strategy and approach for addressing outstanding contract modifications with supplier counsel and procurement teams as necessary to facilitate vendor engagement, software and service acquisition, go-live deadlines, and risk mitigation;
• Communicate with internal stakeholders at various levels within the Company;
• Work on improving processes to enhance legal review, contract lifecycle management, and collaborative engagement with stakeholders;

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

Minimum of at least 4 - 8 years of post-JD experience preferably with a law firm and in-house, with a primary, consistent focus on drafting and negotiating contracts for software and software/hardware systems, including Cloud-based systems (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS).  

Education Level

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

Required Skills

Self-motivated, organized team player who works well in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.  Cooperative, encourages collaboration and builds understanding; ability to find common ground and solve problems, and owns his or her projects and commitments.  Ability to manage and respond to a high volume of diverse requests. Advanced legal drafting and analytical skills; strong organizational skills, advanced reading and writing skills; problem solving, research and document review; and word processing skills. Licensed and in good standing with a state bar (admission to the State Bar of Texas, or eligibility to waive into the State Bar of Texas, is strongly preferred). Ability to effectively communicate with others at all levels of the organization and outside counsel, both written and verbal communication.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

Must be able to supervise and lead work of paralegals and outside counsel effectively.

Work Conditions

Office Based with occasional travel.

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs., perceiving color differences, required to wear personal protective equipment as needed (beards are not permitted).  Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming. HF Sinclair also owns a 47% limited partner interest and a non-economic general partner interest in Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a master limited partnership that provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, including HF Sinclair subsidiaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.