Corporate and Securities 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 a corporate governance and securities attorney with a strong interest in shaping this dynamic area of law to join our team in Houston, Texas. The position will focus on a diverse range of corporate governance issues and securities issues before the Securities and Exchange Commission. The ideal candidate will have experience representing public companies on (1) corporate governance issues such as board meetings, annual meetings of shareholders, shareholder proposals, fiduciary duties, and proxy contests, and (2) on SEC reporting and compliance issues such as Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form S-3 registration statements, proxy statements, public and private debt offerings, credit facilities, international financings, mergers and acquisitions, and executive compensation. This role requires strong negotiation skills, expertise in securities law, and a collaborative approach to  multidisciplinary work.

This position offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects shaping the future of ExxonMobil and the U.S. capital markets with a collaborative team and within a Company  that is committed to professional development and providing a supportive work environment.

What you will do

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on securities and corporate governance matters and market developments for ExxonMobil and its affiliates
• Represent the Company in dealings with third parties on U.S. securities law and state corporation law matters
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to securities transactions
• Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Company policy, and anticipate and address legal risks and exposures for the Company
• Anticipate and prepare the Company for developments in corporate governance standards and requirements in federal, state, local and foreign jurisdictions
• Participate in preparation and review of comments on proposed SEC and state corporation law regulations
• Work closely with other teams within the Law Department and other functional groups (e.g., treasury, public and government affairs, investor relations, controllers, and human resources, ).
• Coordinate with and oversee outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters where counsel is retained

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, at least partially with a major law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency
• 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)
• Corporate Governance or Securities background with experience with the SEC rules governing public companies, including the 1933 Act Rules, the 1934 Act Rules, Regulation S-K, and Regulation S-X
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract drafting and review
• Experience in representing companies or preparing for board meetings is a plus
• Ability and desire to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently effectively and as a member in a team-oriented environment
• 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 public companies and/or securities laws and regulations
• Prior experience with corporate governance counseling and advice
• Experience in negotiating with government agencies
• Experience with the rulemaking process of the SEC
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.