Senior Counsel, Litigation

- Lead all facets of litigation, arbitration, and administrative processes involving the company, encompassing case evaluation, strategy formulation, budgeting, and management of external counsel. - Oversee a varied docket that includes commercial disputes, construction claims, environmental enforcement, personal injury, property damage, ROW and eminent domain issues, and regulatory challenges. - Direct the discovery process, including document preservation, e-discovery, witness preparation, and expert involvement. - Assess settlement prospects and negotiate resolutions that safeguard the companys financial and operational interests. - Counsel Operations, EH&S, and Engineering on incident response, spill occurrences, pipeline integrity issues, and regulatory investigations. - Assist with internal investigations tied to operational incidents, safety problems, or compliance issues. - Engage with federal and state agencies (e.g., PHMSA, FERC, EPA, state environmental bodies) concerning enforcement actions, violations, and compliance issues. - Provide legal expertise on pipeline safety regulations, environmental laws, and strategies for operational risk mitigation. - Guide Commercial teams on contract interpretation, performance disagreements, indemnity concerns, and risk management. - Aid in resolving disputes involving shippers, suppliers, contractors, and joint venture partners. - Draft and negotiate settlement agreements, tolling agreements, and amendments related to disputes. - Create and implement litigation management processes, reporting requirements, and metrics for executive teams. - Train internal teams on litigation preparedness, document retention, and strategies for risk mitigation. - Advise on insurance coverage, claims strategies, and liaise with insurers.