Senior Attorney Health, Safety, Environmental & Operations

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior Attorney- Health, Safety, Environmental and Operations Position

Are you a legal expert passionate about health, safety, and environmental law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your counsel directly supports critical infrastructure and strategic growth? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

As a Senior Attorney- HSE & Operations, you will provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence for our interstate refined products pipeline system and affiliated businesses. You'll work closely with internal teams and external regulators to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support key initiatives including M&A and capital projects.

You'll be part of a mission-driven organization. We offer a collaborative environment where your legal insights help shape the future of energy infrastructure. Apply now and help us power progress-safely and responsibly.

What You Get to Do:

• Advise on federal and state HSE regulations (PHMSA, EPA, OSHA, DOT, etc.)
• Manage agency enforcement actions and regulatory changes.
• Support due diligence and legal review for asset transactions.
• Collaborate with regulators and agency counsel on compliance and remediation.
• Provide litigation support and manage outside counsel.
• Participate in emergency response and preparedness activities.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ideally, 5+ years legal experience in HSE law and/or pipeline/terminal operations.
• with a concentration in health, safety and/or environmental matters and/or regulation of pipeline and/or terminal operations.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state environmental and safety regulations.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams.
• Membership in a U.S. State Bar.
• Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company's core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence in completing work assignments.
• Self-motivated, have phenomenal work ethic and looking for the right company to support your growth.

Got Extra to Bring?

• In-house legal experience.
• Midstream/downstream oil & gas industry background.
• Experience with PHMSA regulations and petroleum remediation.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country's energy needs and keeps us moving!

Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.

Highly competitive benefits- Check out Colonial's Total Rewards

Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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