Phillips 66

Senior Paralegal, Environmental & Regulatory

Phillips 66 • $111K — $136K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6+ years of paralegal experience focusing on environmental, regulatory, or compliance matters

Responsibilities

  • Assist with tracking environmental fines and penalties
  • Review agency websites and maintain internal checklists
  • Prepare annual Financial Assurance filings and coordinate submissions
  • Support FERC annual reporting, including data gathering and drafting responses
  • Assist with document productions for agency requests
  • Maintain Environmental & Regulatory Legal Hold Orders
  • Conduct legal research and support special projects

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Annual company contribution to Health Savings Account
  • Well-being programs, including Employee Assistance Plan and reimbursement incentives
Full Job Description
The Senior Paralegal, Environmental & Regulatory reports to the Supervisor, Paralegal Center of Excellence and supports the Environmental & Regulatory legal team within a large law department at a Fortune 100 international energy company. This role manages a broad range of regulatory, compliance and litigation-support, with emphasis on annual filings, agency requests, legal holds, document production, and regulatory research.

What You'll Do

Regulatory Filings & Compliance
  • Assist with tracking of environmental fines, penalties, and environmental projects.
  • Review state agency websites, contact regulators for updates, and maintain internal state checklists and shared workspace materials.
  • Prepare and manage annual Financial Assurance filings, including research of federal and state UST, RCRA, and other applicable financial assurance regulations. Coordinate with HS&E and External Reporting to complete and submit annual filings.
  • Support FERC annual Interlocking Directorates reporting, including gathering data, preparing filings, tracking responses, drafting reports, and coordinating submission.

Agency Response & Document Production
  • Assist with document productions in response to agency information requests, including collecting, organizing, and producing documents per required agency specifications.
  • Create, maintain, and update Environmental & Regulatory Legal Hold Orders, including adding/releasing custodians and managing responses.

Legal Research & Special Projects
  • Conduct legal research (including AI-assisted research) and support attorneys with special projects, including regulatory and legislative history research.
  • Assist with content management of the Consent Decree Implementation Team (CDIT) SharePoint site and related documentation.
  • Maintain the electronic environmental library, organizing research and reference materials.
  • Support updates to the Legal Department Emergency Response Toolkit, including regulatory materials, guidance documents, and emergency contact information.


What You'll Bring - Required
  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 6 or more years of paralegal experience supporting environmental, regulatory, or compliance matters in a law firm or corporate legal department


What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred
  • Paralegal certificate
  • Extensive experience with regulatory filings, agency correspondence, and legal research
  • Energy industry or large, complex corporate legal environment experience
  • Ability to establish professional credibility with a variety of clients and management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments of broad scope and complexity, working in a team and independently with limited supervision
  • High-level analytical skills with the ability to articulate alternatives, recommendations, and proposed solutions
  • Experience with SharePoint, document management systems, or other legal technology tools
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage detailed, deadline-driven work
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply Company policies and procedures
  • Experience supporting document productions and litigation or agency response workflows
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively to improve work quality and decision-making


Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $111,600- $136,400.00.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Total Rewards

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:

  • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
  • 8% 401k company match
  • Cash Balance Account pension
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
  • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services


Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

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 10/20/2026.

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.

About Phillips 66

Phillips 66 is a growing energy manufacturing and logistics company. They’re the only integrated downstream company to combine leading midstream, chemicals, refining, and marketing and specialties businesses. With this diverse portfolio, Phillips 66 is uniquely positioned to capture opportunities of the changing energy landscape. Their Midstream segment includes Phillips 66’s transportation business, including operations of Phillips 66 Partners LP, their master limited partnership which conducted an initial public offering in July 2013; a 50 percent interest in DCP Midstream, LLC; and natural gas liquids (NGL) operations. DCP Midstream is the largest NGL producer and one of the largest natural gas gatherers and processors in the United States, with 63,000 miles of pipeline, 62 plants and 12 NGL fractionators.

Phillips 66 Careers

Join the Phillips 66 team today and be part of a thriving company renowned for leadership in the energy sector. At Phillips 66, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in an environment that values diversity and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with Phillips 66, where you can apply your skills to influence the energy industry positively. Our team is dedicated to excellence and seeks professionals who are passionate about driving change and achieving results. With Phillips 66, you will lead projects that matter, from groundbreaking energy solutions to sustainable practices that shape the future.

Explore Our Diverse Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, Phillips 66 has a range of employment options to suit your career ambitions. Our job opportunities span various disciplines, offering roles in engineering, business development, finance, and more. Each position at Phillips 66 is a stepping-stone to further growth and professional development.

Innovate and Grow

At Phillips 66, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creative problem-solving. Join us and contribute to industry-leading projects and initiatives that set Phillips 66 apart from the competition.

Develop Your Career

Phillips 66 is committed to the development of its employees. We offer comprehensive benefits and diversity training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. From leadership development workshops to networking events, we provide the resources you need to succeed.

Be Part of Our Team

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and promotes an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued. By joining Phillips 66, you become part of a global team committed to excellence, integrity, and respect for the community and the environment.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Phillips 66, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career. We support your journey with unmatched training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance. Tailor your career path with various roles and projects that challenge and excite you.

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Phillips 66 is where your career can thrive, surrounded by a community of leaders and innovators. Join us and fuel your future with one of the leading energy companies in the world.
Learn more about Phillips 66
Size
14,000 employees
Market Cap
$47.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$3.9 billion
Founded
1917
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$63.4 billion
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