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ExxonMobil Transactional Counsel in Spring, Texas
Job Summary
Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) is conducting a search to fill a Counsel position on its legal team in Spring, Texas, to support one or more of its Upstream, Product Solutions (Downstream and Chemicals), and Low Carbon Solutions businesses. Depending on final placement, the Counsel will provide legal support for clients in our Upstream, Product Solutions, or Low Carbon Solutions organizations. This position will be responsible for a wide variety of transactional, commercial, regulatory and operational matters relating to ExxonMobil’s business, including but not limited to the negotiation, drafting and implementation of agreements supporting a wide variety of transactions and operations in our industry (e.g., acquisition, joint venture, operating, and divestiture agreements) and goods and services contracts (such as EPC, drilling, catalysts and chemicals and various equipment and materials purchase contracts). The Counsel will work in close relationship with assigned clients, often on teams organized by those clients, with oversight from more experienced attorneys where required.
Primary Job Function
Provide legal analysis, drafting and client counseling for ExxonMobil and its affiliates for projects and commercial operations as needed throughout the world
Represent the Corporation and its affiliates in a wide variety of transactional matters, including negotiations with third parties such as governments, competitors, partners, suppliers and engineering, construction and drilling companies and equipment manufacturers
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues; provide legal analysis and counsel in order to maintain compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies; and anticipate and mitigate legal risks and exposures for the Corporation and its affiliates
Share knowledge and learnings with other attorneys in the ExxonMobil Law Department
Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials in various settings, such as training sessions for clients on contracting, compliance and other legal issues
Work with outside counsel on significant transactions, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution
Job Requirements:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred)
Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership strongly preferred)
Strong research and writing skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, agency or a corporate legal department
High ethical standards and integrity
Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
Ability and desire to work independently and as a member of an integrated team
Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally in support of client transactions
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Energy industry and/or project finance experience
Experience with carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, renewable energy, and other energy transition matters
Experience with drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including M&A transaction, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
Experience with legal support to private equity investments
Experience with legal compliance issues (e.g., antitrust, anti-corruption and trade laws)
Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative
Energy Industry and/or project finance experience
Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Record of Pro Bono experience
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.