What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Counsel, MEA and International A&D position at ConocoPhillips?
- World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business
- SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
- Operations in 13 countries
Who We Are
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.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Support Houston business groups and overseas BUs on international operations and projects, global new ventures, emerging businesses, acquisitions and divestments.
Position Overview
Your responsibilities may include:
- Support exploration and new ventures projects, including New Country Entries and counterparty due diligence
- Structure, negotiate and draft agreements, including confidentiality agreements, letters of intent, MOUs, joint operating agreements, host country/ production sharing agreements, , and other legal instruments on commercial and operational matters for new ventures
- Structure ownership and incorporate entities locally and in international jurisdictions
- Support emerging businesses on operational and administrative matters arising from daily operations including contractual, real state acquisition, regulatory, and compliance matters
- Support the company’s representatives in joint ventures, including JV committees and additional projects, including oil and gas and LNG plant based projects
- Identify, evaluate, and address legal risk in international jurisdictions
- Preparing research memos on international law matters
- Participate in legal collaboration to provide support to business functions
- Liaise with external legal counsel as needed on legal issues
- Support Litigation & Arbitration group in disputes involving the assigned matters and projects
- Advise on wind-down, de-registration, and liquidation of project companies for former overseas assets
- Help in other functions’ training in the areas related to advised areas
- Support the preparation and application of company’s policies regarding the above-mentioned matters and assist in development of local compliance programs where needed and consistent with Global Compliance policies, including periodic training of staff
- Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
- Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
- Partners Collaboratively: Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, or any other accredited international law school
- 10 or more years of experience with a common law and/or civil law jurisdiction
- Intermediate knowledge of legal research skills, business judgment and commercial issues
- Intermediate knowledge of upstream oil & gas contracts
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel domestically or internationally, 15% of the time on a yearly basis
- Admission to the Bar of the State of Texas or other appropriate US and/or international jurisdiction
- 5 or more years of project finance, capital markets and new investment experience
- Intermediate knowledge of LNG projects
- Intermediate knowledge of US and/or International contracts review, drafting and interpretations, support and guidance in assets' management
- Intermediate knowledge of US and/or international on legal matters related to new country entry, setting up the entities to make investments, review and drafting of farm-in, licenses, JOAs and other transactional documents
- Enthusiasm for challenging overseas projects, geo-politics, learning new skills and environments
- Ability to lead and be a team player in multi-functional teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
- Interest and aptitude in foreign languages a plus but not required
Apr 14, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
- Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
- Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
- Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
- Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
- Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.
We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity 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.