Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Exxon Mobil Corporation is seeking a junior- or mid-level attorney with strong corporate law experience to join a team supporting mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. The role is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas, and offers the opportunity to work on global transactions while building a career within the energy industry.

The attorney will support domestic and international strategic transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestments. The role involves developing an understanding of ExxonMobil’s businesses, applying sound judgment to business problems, and collaborating with business teams to advance company priorities. Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.

Requirements

• At least two years of corporate transactional experience, including M&A experience in a law firm setting.
• Excellent business judgment.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and desire to collaborate as a member of an integrated team.
• Strong college and law school records.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Significant M&A and project experience in the energy industry.
• At least three years of M&A experience at a major law firm.
• In-house experience supporting major transactions.
• Experience working on complex international or cross-border transactions.
• Ability to lead all aspects of acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and supporting deals through closing.
• Experience navigating antitrust risks and other compliance issues associated with major transactions.
• A demonstrated record of leadership and initiative in the workplace and community.
• Foreign language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support domestic and international strategic transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
• Develop a deep understanding of ExxonMobil’s businesses and use sound judgment to solve business problems.
• Collaborate closely with ExxonMobil business teams to advance business priorities.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: automatic enrollment at no cost, with a monthly retirement annuity.
• Savings Plan: employees can contribute 6% to 20% of pay; the company provides a 7% match when an employee contributes at least 6%.
• Workplace flexibility programs, including ad-hoc flexibility around when and where employees work, leaves of absence, and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health programs and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program offering confidential professional counseling for employees and their families, including mental health and resiliency resources at no additional cost.
• Disability Plan providing income replacement for qualifying illness or injury, with automatic enrollment at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed