Environmental Attorney

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About Exxon Mobil

At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to Exxon Mobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About Houston

Exxon Mobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (“Exxon Mobil”) is seeking an experienced environmental attorney to join our team in Houston, Texas, focusing on a diverse range of remediation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with voluntary cleanups, CERCLA, state Superfund programs, RCRA corrective actions, and Brownfield initiatives. This role requires strong negotiation skills, expertise in commercial transactions, and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.

This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects with a collaborative team and a Company that is committed to professional development and providing a supportive work environment.

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on environmental compliance and remediation projects matters for Exxon Mobil and its affiliates
• Represent the Company in dealings with third parties, including but not limited to, federal, state or local environmental or other agencies or representatives
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to environmental transactions and cleanups, including but not limited to permits, consent decrees and other similar agreements
• Collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, and other professionals to develop and implement remediation strategies
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Company policy, and anticipate and address legal risks and exposures for the Company
• Support real estate and commercial transactions in the marketing and selling of remediated and greenfield properties
• Provide environmental legal support as needed in connection with projects in or outside the United States
• Participate in preparation and review of comments on proposed regulations
• Conduct and coordinate environmental compliance investigations
• Prepare and review presentations, documents and pleadings associated with the above matters
• Work closely with other teams within the Law Department and other functional groups (e.g., tax, regulatory, and…