Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced, professional and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel within our Legal Department based in Houston, TX. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel responsible for M&A and Strategic Transactions.

Job Description

Lead and manage all aspects of complex and strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, asset exchanges and joint ventures.
Draft, review, negotiate and interpret a broad range of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, bid letters, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, exchange agreements, joint venture agreements, joint development agreements and similar transactional documents.
Support international and offshore business development activities, including negotiating and advising on farmout agreements, production sharing agreements and joint operating agreements.
Advise on a range of commercial agreements, including supply agreements, sales contracts, licenses, consulting agreements and raw materials purchase transactions.
Identify and counsel management with respect to potential risks, claims and disputes arising from commercial contracts and transactions, and propose and implement practical, business-oriented solutions.
Coordinate legal and functional experts in due diligence and negotiation and drafting efforts.
Interact with local and international cross-functional and corporate and business development teams.
Attend to general corporate and day-to-day legal issues.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
At least eight (8) years of transactional experience; top-tier law firm experience with relevant in-house experience preferred.
Texas State bar membership in good standing
Strong hands-on background in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, with experience leading and coordinating transactions. Oil and gas industry experience required.

Must be highly ethical, able to maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive information.
Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills in addition to excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate judgment, tact, diplomacy, and cooperation when dealing with people at all levels, internal and external, of the business.
Must be practical, proactive, business-savvy and results-oriented.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional groups and develop mutually collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse group of individuals who sit in multiple locations.
Must have a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as well as Microsoft Outlook and Teams.

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