Job Description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 8,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

Learn more about what we do in Houston here.

What role you will play on our team

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Upstream Oil and Gas Lawyer to join our legal team. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel across a wide range of upstream oil and gas matters, including exploration, production, transportation, and sales. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in real property law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks, particularly federal and tribal and in states including, but not limited to Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, North Dakota, Louisiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.

What you will do

• Analyze, draft and negotiate a wide range of oil and gas agreements, including: Leases; Joint Operating Agreements; Farmouts; Surface Use Agreements; Division Orders; Purchase and Sale Agreements; and Midstream Contracts
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance related to exploration, production, and transportation in the Upstream oil and gas business organization. This will include interpreting oil and gas regulations, land use agreements, permitting requirements, and real property laws
• Stay current with federal, state, and local legal developments affecting upstream operations, including regulations promulgated by FERC, BLM, EPA & Texas RRC
• Provide legal advice on exploration, production, operation and sales activities
• Advise on federal, state and private royalty obligations and payments, including: interpreting leases and applicable laws and regulations and supporting the resolution of royalty disputes
• Provide legal advice on federal and state advocacy for legislation and rulemaking
• Support resolution of disputes with other owners and vendors
• Promote a culture of integrity and ethical behavior across the organization

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred)
• License to practice law in at least one state (Texas preferred)
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas law, property law, and mineral rights
• Demonstrated experience in providing commercial and operational legal support to an upstream oil and gas business unit
• Relevant experience in a corporate, law firm or government agency setting handling oil and gas regulatory issues, negotiating oil and gas agreements, real property work, sales, and royalty obligations
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to manage risk in a complex, global environment
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership on sensitive, high-impact matters
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a diverse, global team
• Client-focused approach to risk-management and problem-solving
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• At least 7 years legal experience preferred
• Experience supporting an upstream energy company or business unit is preferred
• Experience with title opinions and oil & gas contract negotiations is preferred

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at .

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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