Description

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook. If you’re ready for your work to matter, we’re ready to hear from you!

We’re currently growing our team of Artisans with a Sr. Counsel. As a part of our legal team, this role will be a key leader, driving corporate strategies and spearheading our legal initiatives. We’re seeking an experienced, business-minded attorney to oversee and manage a wide array of legal matters integral to our operations.

This role will:

• Offer insightful counsel to senior management on pivotal company strategies.
• Actively lead our legal function, from strategy to implementation.
• Collaborate with and oversee the work of external legal partners.

We value candidates who bring a passion for and experience in broad-based corporate law. As a lead in this function, there will be dedicated support of a paralegal and a senior contracts administrator.

Duties & Responsibilities

While every RTI Artisan is expected to be a team player, wear multiple hats when necessary, and enthusiastically embrace new opportunities, Legal Counsel will initially be responsible for a few key things:

• Manage RTI’s IP assets, including working with internal stakeholders to expand, maintain, and assert or defend them as necessary. 
• Craft and direct litigation strategy in conjunction with outside counsel. 
• Ensure adherence to sound corporate governance practices for RTI and its affiliates, including ensuring all business filings and licenses are maintained in a state of good standing. 
• Shape legal frameworks for commercial contracts and support the contracting process for all clients, suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors. 
• Regularly update contract templates and playbooks to reflect current law and a risk approach that aligns with the business’ overall risk profile. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements by monitoring changes in relevant laws and regulations, advising business lines on potential impacts. 
• Collaborating closely with HR on labor and employment issues. 
• Guide business units through critical transactions. 
• Ensure consistent regulatory compliance across all business units. 
• Provide general legal leadership and support, including legal research and analysis, policy guidance, monitoring and optimization of company risk, and empowering the business to creatively achieve its objectives with a total commitment to integrity and compliance. 
• Work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across other departments, including Finance and Accounting, Business Development, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Communications, Missions, and IT/Digital. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will include supervisory responsibilities. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas (or eligible for admission to the Texas bar within a year). 
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a practicing attorney. 
• Proficiency in applying legal insights to complex decisions in RTI's dynamic, fast-paced environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and effectively serving diverse internal clients with charisma, kindness, and emotional intelligence. 
• Resilient. Able to balance professionalism with a sense of humor, even under pressure. 
• A demonstrated commitment to continual learning – in life, beyond annual required CLEs. 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years’ legal practice experience. 
• Prior experience in an in-house corporate role is a plus. 
• Hands-on familiarity with the following areas of law: IP, contracts, commercial litigation, M&A, employment, real estate, international compliance (i.e., anti-bribery/export controls/denied parties/sanctions compliance). 
• Strong organizational and project-management capabilities. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with corporate governance and secretarial practices.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. 

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Works in an office environment with routine office equipment.
• May be required to lift 10-20 pounds as needed for desk, files, and office equipment.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required (<5%), typically for off-site training, meetings, or company office visits.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.