Senior Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Finance

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Marathon Petroleum is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Corporate, Securities & Finance legal team, reporting into the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Finance. This position provides legal counsel and strategic support on a broad range of corporate governance, securities law, capital markets, financing, public company disclosure, executive compensation, and corporate transaction matters. The successful candidate will work closely with senior Law leadership, the Office of the Corporate Secretary, Finance, Treasury, Investor Relations, Accounting, and executive leadership to help manage legal risk and support the Company's strategic business objectives. This role requires a strong combination of technical legal expertise, sound judgment, practical business advice, and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters while maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Securities Law & Public Company Reporting

• Advise on compliance with federal securities laws, SEC regulations, stock exchange requirements, and corporate disclosure obligations.
• Lead or support preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and other public disclosures.
• Counsel internal clients on disclosure obligations, insider trading compliance, Regulation FD, and other securities law matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide timely guidance to stakeholders regarding impacts to the Company.

Finance, Treasury & Capital Markets

• Provide legal support for financing transactions, including debt offerings and other capital market transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and related agreements.
• Advise Treasury and Finance leadership regarding legal considerations associated with financing activities and corporate transactions.
• Partner with internal and external counsel to execute strategic financing initiatives while effectively managing legal risk.

Strategic Legal Counsel & Risk Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business clients by providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance on complex matters.
• Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure while enabling business objectives.
• Independently manage matters within areas of responsibility while appropriately escalating significant legal or business risks.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic corporate initiatives as needed.

Minimum qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school required.
• Certification: Licensed to practice law and in good standing in a U.S. state.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience as a practicing attorney.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong accountability and ownership of deliverables.
• Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Process-oriented mindset with the ability to coordinate and direct cross-functional workflows.
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail and quality of output.
• Service-oriented approach with responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Location Address: 539 S Main St

Additional locations

• Denver, Colorado
• Houston, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas

Pay Min/Max: $162,700.00 - $282,900.00

Salary Grade: 14 - 15

Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

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,

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability 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.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.