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United States of America , San Antonio

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Job Description:

We are a fast-paced, growth-driven company seeking an experienced and business-minded Director, Legal Affairs to join our dynamic legal team. In this strategic role, you will provide critical legal support across multiple facets of our operations, helping drive practical, business-focused solutions while safeguarding the company’s interests. You will work closely with senior leadership and business teams, directly influencing decisions that shape the future of our enterprise.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering strategic guidance that balances legal risk with business objectives
  • Draft, negotiate, and review contracts at global, national, regional, and local levels across procurement, fuel operations, IT, marketing, and general business operations
  • Provide strategic counsel to global fuel teams on supply, distribution, regulatory, and transactional matters
  • Navigate a broad regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with FTC competition laws, liquor licensing, environmental regulations, lottery rules, and local/state legal requirements
  • Oversee privacy compliance initiatives to ensure alignment with evolving U.S. privacy laws and regulations
  • review and negotiate privacy-related contracts
  • Review, draft, and negotiate IT contracts and technology agreements
  • Support marketing initiatives by drafting disclaimers, contest rules, terms and conditions, and providing risk mitigation advice on promotions and campaigns
  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements that streamline legal department operations and enhance overall business efficiency
  • Provide education, training, and mentoring to internal legal team members and business units
  • Coordinate and manage outside legal counsel

Requirements:

  • Licensed Attorney: Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal practice, ideally a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house corporate legal department experience
  • Industry Expertise: Strong experience advising clients in the retail, convenience store, or petroleum industries highly preferred
  • Legal Skillset: Mastery in contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory compliance, privacy, and business counseling
  • Exceptional Communicator: Outstanding writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
  • Self-Starter with Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work independently while thriving in a cross-functional, global environment
  • Relationship-Builder: Proven track record of developing strong internal and external professional relationships
  • Organized and Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Positive and Strategic Mindset: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to excellence

Nice to have:

Strong experience advising clients in the retail, convenience store, or petroleum industries highly preferred

What we offer:
  • Work closely with executive leadership on critical business initiatives
  • Support a growing, global company with diverse legal challenges
  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 31, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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