Upstream Transactional Attorney

Overview

Exxon Mobil 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 Exxon Mobil'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).

The attorney will work closely with assigned clients, with oversight from more experienced attorneys when required.

Exxon Mobil Corporation 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 Exxon Mobil'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).

• 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.

• 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 preferred)
• Strong transactional background
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, at least partially 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

• Transactional experience in the energy industry
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for complex transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, exploration pursuits and other strategic transactions
• Experience managing legal compliance issues (e.g., antitrust, anti-corruption and trade law matters)
• Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus

An Exxon Mobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

• Pension Plan:
  Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan:
  You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility:
  We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health:
  Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program:
  Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan:
  Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Exxon Mobil 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.