Environmental Attorney

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 10,000 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 in our team

Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) is seeking an experienced environmental attorney to join our team in Houston, Texas, focusing on a diverse range of remediation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with voluntary cleanups, CERCLA,  state Superfund programs, RCRA corrective actions, and Brownfield initiatives.  This role requires strong negotiation skills, expertise in commercial transactions, and a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.  

This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects with a collaborative team and a Company that is committed to professional development and providing a supportive work environment.

What you will do

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on environmental compliance and remediation projects matters for ExxonMobil and its affiliates
• Represent the Company in dealings with third parties, including but not limited to, federal, state or local environmental or other agencies or representatives
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to environmental transactions and cleanups, including but not limited to permits, consent decrees and other similar agreements
• Collaborate with environmental consultants, engineers, and other professionals to develop and implement remediation strategies
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Company policy, anticipate and address legal risks and exposures for the Company
• Support real estate and commercial transactions in the marketing and selling of remediated and greenfield properties
• Provide environmental legal support as needed in connection with projects in or outside the United States
• Participate in preparation and review of comments on proposed regulations
• Conduct and coordinate environmental compliance investigations 
• Prepare and review presentations, documents and pleadings as relevant and necessary and associated with the above matters
• Work closely with other teams within the Law Department and other functional groups (e.g., tax, regulatory, and finance functions).
• Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters where counsel is retained

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• 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 preferred)
• Environmental background with experience in remediation, CERCLA, RCRA and state Superfund programs
• Strong research and writing skills 
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract drafting and review
• Real estate and commercial experience are a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and desire to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently effectively and as a member in a team-oriented environment
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, at least partially with a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
• High ethical standards and integrity 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment 
• Able and willing to travel domestically in support of the above activities

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with regulated industry and/or environmental laws and regulations
• Prior experience with environmental compliance counseling and advice
• Experience in negotiating with government agencies
• Experience with litigation and/or administrative, civil or criminal enforcement matters
• Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative  

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 www.exxonmobilfamily.com. 

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

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ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.