Counsel
London, GB
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are as proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflects on who we are, the environment we create and how we work together.
Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviours: We Work for the Greater Good; Cultivate an Environment of Trust; Seek Different Perspectives and Pursue Excellence.
Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team.
Basic Function
Based in the London Office and reporting to the AGC, International, the Counsel will support the in-house legal team across a broad range of commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters for the following businesses of Phillips 66 Limited: (i) Commercial (including Renewables, Origination and Emerging Energy); (ii) Marketing and (iii) Refining. This role is ideal for a recently qualified solicitor seeking hands-on experience in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional business environment. The position involves working closely with senior counsel and business stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk while enabling commercial objectives.
Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Corporate, Brand and Communications
- Assist Company Secretary with the appointment of directors, preparation of shareholder, written resolutions and powers of attorney
- Arrange execution of legal documents Assist finance team with statutory accounts and audit letters
- Assist with director training and board briefings by Legal Assist with legal review of Marketing brand materials and local communications
Commercial Contracts
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including NDAs, inter-affiliate agreements, physical and financial oil/products/renewables trading, storage and supply agreements, retail and wholesale fuel marketing agreements, including terminal and exchange agreements and heads of terms.
- Support marine/Commercial operations with routine matters such as reviewing letters of indemnity and assisting with charterparty clauses.
- Support procurement team by review and negotiate changes to standard templates and review, draft and negotiate bespoke contracts as required.
- Support real estate transactions, including lease/licence agreements and site acquisitions/disposals.
- Advise on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
Compliance and Regulatory
- Advise on GDPR compliance including data protection agreements for international data transfers, Data Protection Impact Assessments, ad hoc data protection queries and support global data privacy team in respect of data breach response and subject access requests relating to Europe.
- Advise and assist global compliance with Modern Slavery Act, financial crime compliance (e.g. failure to prevent tax evasion and failure to prevent fraud, anti-bribery and money laundering), supply chain due diligence enquiries and ESG initiatives.
- Monitor legal developments in the above areas and advise on implications for the business.
Litigation and M&A
- Support Senior Counsel with handling claims and disputes.
- Support Senior Counsel with M&A projects (e.g. due diligence, disclosure)
Legal Operations
- Assist Legal Specialist with external counsel engagement, including retention letters and costs tracking.
Critical Skills/Leadership Criteria
- Hold the legal right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis, or the role you are applying for meets the criteria for employer sponsorship.
- UK Qualified Solicitor with some experience of advising in-house ideally within the energy sector.
- Strong drafting and analytical skills, with attention to commercial and regulatory detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across legal, commercial, and technical teams.
- Sound knowledge of commercial contracts.
- Ethical and honest, confidential and acts in accordance with the Company values, policies & practices.
We are on an exciting journey, are you ready to join us?
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans.
To be considered:
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 Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Applications will be reviewed periodically throughout the advertising window. However, we may invite candidates who pass our screening process to selection events on a first-come, first-served basis and making offers of employment to people who are successful at those events, therefore we advise that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer