Senior Counsel/Lead Counsel - Corporate Securities

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.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Description

The Senior Counsel/Lead Counsel – Corporate Securities will be responsible for supporting SEC/NYSE reporting and Corporate Governance matters.

You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Controllers
• Insider Trading Program Administration, including Section 16 filings
• Investor Relations
• General Advisory Responsibilities
• SEC & NYSE Reporting
• Treasury/Finance
• Human Resources
• Preparation of Proxy Statement and Annual Meeting materials
• NYSE compliance, including annual and interim written affirmations
• Corporate Governance - Preparation of Board Meeting materials and minutes
• Corporate Communications
• Advise on ’33 Act Offerings and ’34 Act Reporting Requirements
• Advise following groups:
• Responsibilities may include managing a team of 2 corporate governance professionals with responsibility for the corporate governance of our subsidiary companies
• Administration of Corporate Governance Guidelines, Committee Charters and Code of Ethics

Basic/Required

• Admission to the Bar of the State of Texas or other appropriate jurisdictions
• 7+ years of legal experience with SEC/NYSE and Corporate Governance matters
• J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee

Preferred

• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and function independently without extensive supervision
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Ability to lead and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity and which involve reciprocal work with employees in different departments and/or with varying degrees of seniority
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and acute attention to detail
• Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact business results
• Thorough working knowledge and experience providing legal advice and services in connection with mergers and acquisitions undertaken by a large international company
• Thorough working knowledge of the "1940 Act", the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and/or other federal securities laws, and experience preparing and filing registration statements and other filings required by law, as well as supplements, information and proxy statements
• In-house experience preferred
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills
• Ability to work within broadly defined objectives
• Mature judgment and discretion
• Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, operations and industry practices
• Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance and continuous improvement
• Ability to easily and effectively communicate with Legal management and internal business clients
• Listens actively and invites dialogue for exchanged views, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve results

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of July 13, 2023.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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.

Job Function

Legal

Job Level

Individual Contributor/Staff Level

Primary Location

NORTH AMERICA-USA-TEXAS-HOUSTON

Organization

ZZZDO_NOT_USE_CORPORATE SECURITIES63033705

Line of Business

Corporate Staffs

Job Posting

Jun 29, 2023, 3:06:43 PM