Mergers and Acquisitions Counsel
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 31, 2026.
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Role Overview
Exxon Mobil Corporation (“ExxonMobil”) is seeking to hire a junior or mid-level attorney with strong corporate law experience to join a team dedicated to supporting M&A deals and other strategic transactions. The position will be located at ExxonMobil’s corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on world-class global transactions and to diversify your career within an industry-leading energy company.
What you will do
- Support a wide range of domestic and international strategic transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and divestments.
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents.
- Develop a deep understanding of ExxonMobil’s businesses and use sound judgment to solve important business problems.
- Collaborate closely with ExxonMobil business teams to advance business priorities
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of corporate transactional experience, including at least two years of relevant experience at a major law firm.
- Excellent business judgment.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability and desire to collaborate as a member of an integrated team.
- Strong college and law school record.Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
- Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Significant M&A and project experience in the energy industry.
- At least two years of in-house experience supporting major transactions.
- Experience working on complex international or cross-border transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead all aspects of acquisitions, divestments, and joint venture transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, and supporting deals through closing.
- Experience navigating antitrust risks and other compliance issues associated with major transactions.
- Demonstrated record of leadership and initiative in the workplace and community.
- Foreign language proficiency is a plus.
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.
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