Sr Lead Counsel, Corporate

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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

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Job Summary

The Senior Counsel will work with colleagues in the Corporate section of a large corporate law department in a publicly traded, international energy company and will provide legal advice and services to the Finance/Treasury department (including Treasury/Cash Management, Tax, and Insurance) on a variety of matters

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Corporate Debt Offerings/S-3 Registration Statements/Supplemental Indentures
• Tender Offers/Redemptions
• Credit Facilities
• Commercial Paper Programs
• 10b5-1 Trading Plans
• Guaranties/Letters of Credit
• Project Finance, Financial ISDAs
• Corporate Law – Formation/Governance/Resolutions

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Texas or other appropriate jurisdiction
• 7 or more years of legal experience with corporate matters

Preferred:

• Intermediate level of proficiency providing legal advice and services in connection with corporate financings commonly undertaken by a large international company
• Intermediate level of knowledge of securities laws
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills
• Mature judgment and discretion- Ability to manage and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity and which involve collaborative work with employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently without extensive supervision
• Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, operations and industry practices
• Ability to easily and effectively communicate with Legal management and internal business clients
• Ability to work within broadly defined objectives
• Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance and continuous improvement
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Listens actively and invites dialogue for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve results
• Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals

Apply By:

Jan 8, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.