Central Organization - Transactional Attorney

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exxon Mobil Corporation is hiring transactional attorneys for its legal team in Houston, Texas. The attorneys will work with experienced lawyers to support the Central Organization division on a wide range of transactional and commercial matters. This includes negotiating, drafting, and implementing agreements for transactions and operations such as acquisitions, joint ventures, operations, and divestitures, as well as goods and services contracts, including EPC, drilling, equipment, and materials purchase contracts. Attorneys will work closely with assigned business-line partners, often daily, with oversight from more experienced attorneys where required.

The role provides day-to-day legal support to ExxonMobil business units, including counsel on legal issues and risks, support for commercial and strategic transactions, and collaboration with other Law Department teams, functional groups, and outside counsel. Domestic and international travel may be required in support of client transactions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state; Texas bar membership is strongly preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong 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 part of an integrated team.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally in support of client transactions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of transactional experience.
• Experience in Intellectual Property is a plus.
• Texas bar membership is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support for ExxonMobil business units and develop relationships with key business leaders to drive positive business results.
• Support and lead 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 legal issues and provide legal analysis and counsel to business leaders to anticipate and help mitigate legal risks.
• Work with other teams within the ExxonMobil Law Department and functional groups such as tax, regulatory, and finance.
• Interface with outside counsel on significant transactions and disputes where required.

Benefits

• Pension Plan, with automatic enrollment at no cost and a monthly retirement annuity.
• Savings Plan, with employee contributions of 6% to 20% of pay and a 7% company match when contributing 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 supporting 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree