Environmental Attorney

ExxonMobil

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) is seeking an experienced environmental legal counsel to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role will focus on a wide array of environmental legal issues including enforcement, compliance, permitting and advocacy. Candidates should have strong experience in environmental law, including regulatory counseling (air, water, or soil) and government enforcement matters. Experience both in the Clean Air Act, and environmental litigation, is preferred for the role. The attorney will work closely with assigned clients, often on a daily basis, with oversight from more experienced attorneys as required. This role requires strong negotiation, advocacy and litigation/dispute-minded skills, experience in the Clean Air Act and other state environmental laws and regulations, and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams. The 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.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) 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 (top 1/3 of class preferred)
Licensed to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred)
Environmental background with air experience (permitting, compliance, enforcement, advocacy)
Strong research and writing skills
Strong negotiation skills and a demonstrated track record of resolving environmental enforcement matters through litigation or administrative settlements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and desire to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently effectively and as a member in a team-oriented environment
High ethical standards and integrity
Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
Able and willing to travel domestically in support of the above activities

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with regulated industry and/or environmental laws and regulations
Prior experience with environmental compliance counseling and advice
Experience in negotiating with government agencies
Experience with litigation and/or administrative, civil or criminal enforcement matters
Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal support for business units, developing relationships with key business leaders to drive positive business results
Provide legal analysis and counsel on environmental and enforcement matters for ExxonMobil and its affiliates, with the potential for environmental litigation.
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 environmental agreements, including but not limited to permits, consent decrees and other similar agreements
Collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, and other professionals to develop and implement air permitting and compliance strategies
Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Company policy, anticipate and address legal risks and exposures for the Company
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 and briefs
Conduct and coordinate environmental compliance investigations
Prepare and review presentations, documents and pleadings as relevant and necessary and associated with the above matters
Work closely with other teams within the Law Department and other functional groups (e.g., tax, regulatory, and finance functions).
Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters where counsel is retained