Managing Counsel, Antitrust & Complex Litigation

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What to Expect


We are seeking an accomplished legal leader to serve as Managing Counsel for Antitrust & Complex Litigation, driving strategic outcomes across high-impact matters. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert legal guidance on antitrust matters, investigations, complex litigation, joint ventures, and mergers & acquisitions. You will play a critical part in navigating high-impact legal challenges, developing innovative strategies, and supporting key business objectives in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of antitrust experience, preferably in-house and corporate settings, with a strong background in litigation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage complex antitrust litigation and regulatory matters, including strategy development, case management, and resolution
• Specialized expertise in antitrust law, including review of corporate activity under the Hart Scott Rodino Act, advice and counseling on anticompetitive conduct and pricing
• Advise on legal aspects of joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Conduct thorough legal analysis to build strong positions and cases, often in areas with limited precedent
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, providing authoritative advice to guide policy, projects, and change initiatives
• Develop and deliver clear, effective communications for both internal stakeholders and external parties
• Establish and implement standards for legal documentation and quality assurance processes
• Lead and manage all phases of complex litigation, including case strategy, discovery, trial preparation, and resolution, ensuring effective advocacy and favorable outcomes for the organization
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices through ongoing professional development
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Attorney with 15 years of legal experience, including 10+ years of specialized expertise in antitrust law, including review of corporate activity under the Hart Scott Rodino Act, advice and counseling on anticompetitive conduct and pricing

• 10+ years of experience supervising legal teams or mentoring junior attorneys

• Demonstrated success managing and resolving complex litigation matters, including antitrust and securities litigation
• Experience and competence managing government investigations
• Agility and growth mindset to handle advice and matters adjacent to primary practice areas
• Experience practicing inside a corporate legal department
• Strong understanding of oil & gas or energy industry legal issues
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex legal concepts to diverse audiences

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior work experience in a government agency and/or law firm related to the required practice areas
• Familiarity with the oil and gas and pipeline industry, including its regulatory requirements, or prior experience in a similarly competitive and compliance-driven sector.
• Ability to develop long-term legal strategies aligned with business goals
• Relevant certifications in antitrust, litigation, or energy law

Compensation Range:


$266,400 - $325,600 annual base salary

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards .

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. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.


Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

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 11/18/2025 .

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Houston