Transactional Attorney

Overview

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. Exxon Mobil’s Houston area campus in Spring, Texas serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The campus is designed to foster collaboration, creativity and innovation and to attract, develop and retain top talent in the industry.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon Mobil) is seeking to hire an attorney with strong transactional experience for its legal team in Spring, Texas. The attorney will work with a team of experienced lawyers to support Exxon Mobil’s Product Solutions (Downstream and Chemicals) businesses on a wide variety of transactional, commercial, regulatory and operational matters, including but not limited to, the negotiation, drafting and implementation of agreements supporting a wide variety of transactions and operations (e.g., acquisition, joint venture, operating, and divestiture agreements) and goods and services contracts (such as EPC, drilling, and various equipment and materials purchase contracts).

The attorney will work closely with assigned clients, often on a daily basis, with oversight from more experienced attorneys where required.

• Provide day-to-day legal support for Exxon Mobil business units, developing relationships with key business leaders to drive positive business results
• Support and lead a wide range of commercial transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, and other strategic transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including M&A, joint venture and partnership agreements; customer and supplier agreements; EPC, project financing, and other project-related agreements; and goods and services contracts
• 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 Exxon Mobil Law Department, other Exxon Mobil functional groups (e.g., tax, regulatory, and finance functions), and business lines
• Interface with outside counsel on certain transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, at least partially with a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong college and law school record
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state
• Strong transactional background
• Demonstrated research and writing proficiency
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• 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 as needed

• Transactional experience in the energy industry
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for complex transactions, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions
• Project finance experience on major energy or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing legal compliance issues (e.g., antitrust, anti-corruption and trade law matters)
• Commercial litigation experience in a law firm or corporation, including experience handling…