Description:
About HoustonExxonMobil'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 on our team
Exxon Mobil Corporation is seeking an experienced compliance attorney to serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in anti-bribery/anti-money laundering (AML) matters. This role will provide advice & counsel, support due diligence efforts, and assist with internal investigations, among other compliance-related responsibilities. The attorney will operate with a high degree of independence, receiving supervision that is appropriate to their level of experience.
What you will do:
- Provide strategic legal counsel on anti-bribery/anti-money laundering (AML) compliance matters to Exxon Mobil Corporation and its global affiliates
- Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on anti-bribery/AML legal compliance requirements
- Identify emerging anti-bribery/AML compliance issues, assess risks, advise on due diligence requirements, deliver training, and coordinate closely with internal stakeholders
- Advise on interactions with government officials, sponsorships, charitable contributions
- Drive continuous enhancement and effectiveness of the anti-bribery/AML compliance program
- Lead and support regulatory advocacy efforts related to anti-bribery/AML matters
- Conduct and oversee internal anti-bribery/AML investigations and reviews
- Promote and reinforce a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical behavior across the organization
About You:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Strong academic credentials at both undergraduate and law school levels (top 1/3 of class preferred)
- Admission to practice law in at least one state (Texas preferred)
- Relevant experience handling anti-bribery/AML compliance matters in a government agency, law firm, or corporate setting (DOJ, SEC, FinCEN, or similar agencies preferred)
- Deep knowledge of, and experience advising on, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable anti-corruption and AML laws and regulations
- Experience conducting compliance audits, internal investigations and third-party risk management and due diligence assessments
- Strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to manage risk in a complex, global environment
- Proven ability to advise senior leadership on sensitive, high-stakes legal compliance matters, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and practically
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a diverse, global team
- Client-focused approach to risk-management and problem-solving
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards and professional integrity
- At least 7 years legal experience preferred
- Experience in a global/multijurisdictional corporate structure is preferred