Senior Counsel, Alaska

ConocoPhillips • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

ConocoPhillips is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal team in Alaska. The role provides legal advice and may manage outside legal services on operational and transactional matters in Alaska, including administrative law, commercial, regulatory, contractual, disputes, and strategic planning issues affecting the Company, particularly those related to exploration, production, development, environmental, and regulatory matters. The position drafts, reviews, and negotiates legal agreements involving current operations, regulatory compliance, and new business opportunities. It collaborates with senior management and operations personnel, including project and asset teams, and represents the Company in external contacts with industry organizations, asset co-owners, agencies, and outside counsel as needed.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Licensed by state law to practice in Alaska, or able to become licensed in Alaska based on a license in a state that grants reciprocity with Alaska.
• At least 7 years of direct experience in oil and gas law.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of direct experience in oil and gas law.
• At least 3 years of experience with Alaska state law or federal law relevant to the upstream oil and gas industry.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing before BLM, US Army Corps of Engineers, ONRR, Alaska DNR, EPA, ADEC, or similar regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative and work ethic, with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a team environment.
• Ability to generate effective, durable solutions aligned with the company’s business objectives based on available information.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and, when necessary, manage outside legal services on operational and transactional matters in Alaska.
• Address administrative law, commercial, regulatory, contractual, dispute, and strategic planning issues, especially those related to exploration, production, development, environmental, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements involving current operations, regulatory compliance, and new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior management and operations personnel, including project and asset teams.
• Represent the Company in external contacts with other parties, including industry organizations, asset co-owners, agencies, and outside counsel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health support and wellness programs.
• Competitive base pay.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family support resources.
• Training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
• Peer-nominated awards.
• Inclusive culture and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree