Senior Counsel, Corporate

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. 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.

About the role

The Senior Corporate Counsel will serve as a strategic legal advisor and business partner, providing practical counsel on corporate, financing, treasury, commercial, governance, and strategic matters. This role is intended for a seasoned corporate law generalist with experience supporting complex transactions and advising senior business leaders across functions.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will partner with finance, treasury, corporate development, commercial, sustainability, government affairs, community relations, senior leadership, and other business teams to advance business objectives while managing legal and reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on treasury, financing, liquidity, transferable tax credit purchase transactions, share repurchase programs, and other capital allocation initiatives.
• Support debt financings, credit facilities, syndicated lending arrangements, intercompany financing structures, and related transactions, including review and negotiation of financing agreements, guarantees, security instruments, covenant matters, amendments, waivers, and related documentation.
• Structure and negotiate credit support arrangements, including:
  • Parent guarantees
  • Letters of credit
  • Surety bonds
  • Performance guarantees
  • Collateral and security arrangements
  • Other credit enhancement mechanisms
• Partner with treasury and finance teams to support enterprise risk management and financing objectives.
• Provide legal support for synthetic lease transactions and other structured financing arrangements, including transaction structuring, risk allocation, compliance requirements, documentation, and coordination with Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Finance, outside counsel, lenders, lessors, and financial advisors.
• Provide legal support for domestic and international real estate, facilities, and property-related matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financings, easements, rights-of-way, purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, title issues, landlord-tenant disputes, lease guaranties, and related operational matters.
• Advise on charitable contributions, sponsorships, grants, naming rights, nonprofit partnerships, community investments, and corporate philanthropy programs, including related legal, governance, tax, compliance, reputational, stakeholder, due diligence, policy, and approval considerations.
• Partner with compliance, ethics, government affairs, sustainability, and community relations teams to ensure charitable activities comply with applicable legal requirements and internal policies.
• Support domestic and international corporate transactions and strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, investments, restructurings, and transaction documentation.
• Conduct, coordinate, and advise on legal due diligence, risk mitigation, and outside counsel management.
• Coordinate cross-functional transaction teams.
• Support subsidiary governance and corporate maintenance activities.
• Deliver relevant training and guidance to supported business functions.
• Support corporate aviation and aviation-related business activities.
• Negotiate and advise on:
  • Aviation services agreements
  • Charter arrangements
  • Transportation agreements
  • Aviation maintenance and operational support arrangements
• Advise on applicable regulatory and contractual matters associated with aviation operations including FAA-related matters and coordination with outside aviation counsel.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10 years or more of relevant legal experience in a major law firm, publicly traded company, or similarly sophisticated corporate legal environment, including significant experience with complex corporate transactions and financing matters.
• Experience providing legal advice regarding charitable contributions, sponsorships, community investments, or related corporate giving initiatives.
• Strong corporate law, transactional, drafting, negotiation, contract management, analytical, problem-solving, business judgment, and risk-balancing skills, with experience providing practical legal advice directly to senior business leaders.
• Ability to identify and appropriately balance legal, business, operational, and reputational risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant legal experience in:
  • Synthetic lease transactions
  • Structured finance arrangements
  • Real estate financing
• Experience supporting a publicly traded energy company.
• Significant experience with one or more of the following:
  • Credit support arrangements
  • Corporate finance transactions
  • Corporate aviation, aviation services, transportation agreements, or aviation-related regulatory matters
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures and strategic investments
• Experience advising on matters related to corporate foundations, charitable giving programs, sponsorship activities, or nonprofit partnerships, including legal and governance considerations and due diligence reviews.
• Experience supporting businesses operating in highly regulated and international environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment skills.
• Familiarity with environmental, social, sustainability, community investment, or corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Exceptional business and legal judgment.
• A practical, solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage sophisticated legal matters independently while partnering effectively across functions.
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Skills

• Thinks Strategically: Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact business results.
• Demonstrates Financial/Quantitative Acumen: Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business.
• Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites new ideas for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results.
• Makes Decisions: Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical.
• Partners Collaboratively: Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals.

Benefits

• 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.

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