Upstream Transactions Attorney - Global Deals & Flexible Work

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Culture of Health

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is seeking to hire an experienced transactional attorney for its Upstream legal team in Houston, Texas.

The attorney will work with a team of lawyers to support ExxonMobil’s Upstream business on a wide variety of transactional, commercial, regulatory and operational matters, including negotiating, drafting and implementing agreements (e.g., acquisition, divestment, joint venture and production sharing agreements).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 preferred).
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred).
• Strong transactional background.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience with a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead a wide range of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, exploration pursuits and other strategic transactions.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for business units, developing relationships with key business leaders to drive positive business results
• Draft, negotiate and implement agreements, including acquisition, divestment, joint venture and production sharing agreements
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, providing legal analysis and counsel to business leaders that anticipates and helps mitigate legal risks
• Work closely with other teams in the Law Department, other functional groups and business lines
• Interface with outside counsel on certain transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes

Skills

Transactional background

Research & writing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Independent & team player

Willing to travel

Ethics & integrity

2+ years legal experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Texas bar membership preferred

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking to hire an experienced transactional attorney for its Upstream legal team in Houston, Texas.

The attorney will work with a team of lawyers to support ExxonMobil’s Upstream business on a wide variety of transactional, commercial, regulatory and operational matters, including negotiating, drafting and implementing agreements (e.g., acquisition, divestment, joint venture and production sharing agreements).