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Drilling Consultant Jobs in Texas (Exxonmobil) – Transactional Attorney

Website ExxonMobil

Job Description:

Exxon Mobil Corporation is conducting a search to fill a transactional attorney position. Depending on final placement, the attorney will provide legal support for clients in our Upstream, Downstream, Chemical and/or general Legal Service organizations. Typically, this position includes the negotiation, drafting and implementation of agreements supporting a wide variety of transactions and operations in our industry (e.g., acquisition, joint venture, operating, and divestiture agreements) and goods and services contracts (such as EPC, drilling, catalysts and chemicals and various equipment and materials purchase contracts). The attorney will work in close relationship with assigned clients, often on teams organized by those clients, with oversight from more experienced attorneys where required.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal analysis, drafting and client counseling for Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates for projects and commercial operations as needed throughout the world
  • Represent the Corporation and its affiliates in dealings, including negotiations, with third parties such as governments, competitors, partners, suppliers and engineering, construction and drilling companies and equipment manufacturers
  • Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, provide legal analysis and counsel in order to maintain compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies and to anticipate and mitigate legal risks and exposures for the Corporation and its affiliates
  • Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials in various settings, such as training sessions for clients on contracting, compliance and other legal issues
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, where counsel is retained

Job Requirements:

  • 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 strongly preferred)
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience in a law firm, corporation or agency, including experience in handling legal issues in transactions and commercial negotiations
  • 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 internationally in support of client transactions
  • Experience with drafting and negotiating complex agreements
  • Experience with legal support to private equity investments
  • Experience with legal compliance issues (e.g., antitrust, anti-corruption and trade laws)
  • Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative
  • Industry (Upstream, Downstream or Chemical) and/or project finance experience
  • Foreign language proficiency is a plus
  • Record of Pro Bono experience

Job Details:

Company: ExxonMobil

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Houston, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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