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POSITION SUMMARY:

Unique opportunity for an attorney to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to advance MPC’s Global Compliance & Ethics Program, ensure continued compliance with applicable laws, reduce risk for the Company, and work in non-traditional compliance areas. The attorney will work cross-functionally with other business teams, such as Legal, Risk, Tax, Safety, IT, HR, and Government Affairs to build synergies and develop creative solutions for streamlined workflows that effectively and efficiently mitigate risk for the Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Broad responsibility for development, maintenance, and improvement of policies and procedures related to key legal and ethical components of MPC’s Global Compliance & Ethics Program, including the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, antibribery/anticorruption, trade sanctions, federal government contracting, grants, and government affairs issues.
• Collaborate with business and support service partners to provide legal and strategic guidance to
  • address risks arising under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other global anticorruption laws, including managing and conducting anticorruption due diligence relating to engagement of third parties, charitable giving, business courtesies, sponsorships, and memberships;
  • comply with trade sanctions, including management and screening of third parties, transactions, vessels, and port calls;
  • support MPC’s state and federal Government Affairs teams, including related to lobbying activities; political action committees, corporate donations; business courtesies; and mandated reporting to relevant regulatory agencies;
  • ensure adherence to federal government contracting standards and administrative requirements, including yearly registration and attestations; and compliance-related review and assessment of government bids and solicitations
  • manage business conduct and integrity issues, including fraud, internal controls, conflicts of interest, and other matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate compliance-related provisions in contracts with third parties.
• Develop and deliver in-person compliance-related training customized for specific functions and areas of risk.
• Oversee, lead, and conduct compliance-related reviews and internal investigations.
• Draft presentations and assist in presenting to MPC committees with oversight of the Global Compliance & Ethics Program.
• Support and assist with other compliance-related work and special projects as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• JD degree from an accredited US law school.
• Current license to practice law in applicable states in which company has operations
• Minimum of 6-years of relevant experience.
• Experience as in-house or transactional counsel is preferred.

SKILLS:

• Self-motivated, high level of personal energy and commitment to serve as a role model for others throughout the compliance function and the business.
• Ability to identify complex problems and effectively partner with clients to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and effectively prioritize work to ensure completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude. Ability to maintain positive and effective relationships with teammates.
• Problem-solver with demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions between all levels and must be comfortable working with entry level staff to senior executives.
• Excellent legal analysis, writing, and communications skills.
• Ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to provide commercial, business-minded solutions to complex legal problems.
• Must understand dynamics of managing outside counsel.
• Ability to teach others complex subject matters.
• Desire to learn and open to feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

*This position belongs to a job progression with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level.  Final position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Job Requisition ID:

00016071

Pay Min/Max:

$158,700.00 - $276,000.00 Salary

Grade:

14 - 15

Location Address:

500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Additional locations:

Denver, Colorado, Findlay, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas

Education:

Juris Doctorate (Required)

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship  or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
 
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We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.