Litigation Attorney

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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.

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.

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.

What role you will play in our team

Exxon Mobil Corporation is looking for an attorney with strong litigation experience to manage a docket primarily of toxic tort matters, but also potentially including tort, commercial, and environmental litigation matters.

The attorney will work out of ExxonMobil's Spring Campus. The attorney will handle a variety of matters and will work independently with supervision that is appropriate for the attorney's level of experience.

What you will do

• Provide legal analysis and counsel on current or potential litigation matters for Exxon Mobil Corporation and for Company affiliates
• Actively manage a nationwide docket of toxic tort, tort, commercial, and environmental litigation matters, including responsibility for case strategy, legal analysis, witness preparation, depositions, judicial proceedings (hearings, trials, appeals, etc.)
• Provide legal counsel and support as needed on indemnity and additional insured issues, incident investigations, and risk management issues
• Work collaboratively with outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters
• Handle a significant case load (volume and complexity)
• Review documents and pleadings as relevant and necessary associated with the above matters
• Ensure alignment between litigation objectives and business line objectives
• Communicate with and advise business clients and law management regarding case status / key milestones
• Work and coordinate with, and provide and seek advice from other lawyers

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred)
• Experience with trials and in managing significant litigation matters
• Litigation experience in a law firm, corporation, or agency, including experience in handling and managing significant and complex litigation matters
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work both independently and as part of an integrated legal team
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to travel domestically, as needed
• Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department
• Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Strong college and law school record (top 1 / 3 of class preferred)
• Minimum of six (6) years of legal experience, all (or substantially all) of which is in litigation (toxic tort experience 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 www.exxonmobilfamily.com .

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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