Legal Counsel

Delek US Holdings, Inc. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. We are hiring for the position of Legal Counsel located in our Brentwood, TN corporate office.

The attorney in this role will advise the Company and senior leadership on corporate finance and securities matters and other public company matters.

Come and #jointheenergy! We offer top of the line benefits along with health premium re-imbursements.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor and ensure Company compliance with governance-related requirements under State law, SEC rules and regulations, and NYSE listing standards
• Assist with all matters related to meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees, including preparation of meeting materials, resolutions, minutes and relevant research
• Provide advice and counsel on legal aspects of the SEC filings, including Annual/Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K/Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 Filings (Forms 3/4/5) and registration statements, financial and other communications, including earnings releases and investor presentations
• Provide advice and counsel on treasury and capital raising transactions and compliance with existing credit facilities
• Draft, and provide comments on drafts of, securities disclosures, including Annual/Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K/Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Section 16 Filings (Forms 3/4/5) and registration statements, financing and other agreements, investor presentations, other communication and related material
• Draft the Proxy Statement and related materials for Company annual shareholder meeting and appropriate address shareholder proposals
• Provide advice and counsel regarding subsidiary management and corporate recordkeeping
• Assist with development of corporate governance policies and related stakeholder advocacy, including preparation for meetings with Company’s top institutional investors during annual shareholder engagement
• Advise on relevant corporate governance, investor relations, insider trading and other public company policies and processes
• Monitor corporate governance trends and regulatory and legislative initiatives for impacts on Company
• Provide support for M&A activity and contracts review, when required.

Requirements – Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree with strong academic performance

Admission and good standing in at least one state (if not Tennessee, then eligibility for the Tennessee In-House Counsel Limited Licensure)

Preferred:

• J.D. and Five (5) or more years Law Firm or similar in house securities role and public company matters
• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Ability to provide practical legal advice to business personnel at all levels of an organization
• Strong working knowledge of corporate, contract and federal securities laws
• Understanding of credit facilities and associated legal compliance matters
• Experience working effectively with senior level management
• Team player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Comfortable and confident in thinking independently and making his/her own decisions
• Ability to quickly and accurately recognize areas of risk/opportunity
• Excellent communication skills, both speaking and writing
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and able to work on tight timelines while handling multiple projects
• Works well with both legal and business personnel

Desired Personal Qualities and Attributes:

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Credibility – Can command respect; problem-solver with the ability to analyze problems carefully and conceptualize solutions.  Capable of translating business priorities into HR programs, processes and initiatives that drive value and meet the business needs.
• Communication skills – Polished; good listener; excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to exercise strong cross-functional relationship, influence and persuasion skills to manage and deal effectively with change management initiatives.
• Collaborative – Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work with and through others; able to forge effective working relationships with various parties and encourage them to work together toward common goals. Experience working cross functionally with all areas of HR with demonstrated collaboration & teaming skills.
• Ownership – Self-starter with creative mind who takes initiative and ownership with a proven track record of putting ideas into practice and assessing results while maintaining strong business partnerships in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Values – A hard work ethic and high energy level; honest and straightforward; outstanding integrity.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.