Technology & Intellectual Property Attorney (Spring, TX, US, 77389)

About Houston (Spring) ExxonMobil'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 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 looking for an attorney to handle corporate intellectual property (IP) matters, including IP transactional work, freedom to operate assessments, patent portfolio management, IP strategy coordination, related commercial transactions and projects, and outside counsel oversight. The attorney will handle a variety of matters in support of our research organization and will work independently with supervision that is appropriate for the attorney’s level of experience. Professional development within Exxon Mobil’s Law Department includes a variety of assignments throughout an attorney’s career, including rotations among teams that provide legal support to the company’s Upstream, Downstream, and Low Carbon Solutions businesses. What you will do Provide legal analysis and counsel on intellectual property matters for Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates, including interfacing with affiliate attorneys, outside counsel, and other legal staff Contract drafting, negotiation, and advice (e.g., joint development agreements, licenses, confidentiality agreements, and other research-related agreements) IP strategy advice Coordinate with outside counsel to ensure proper handling of patent drafting, prosecution, and other matters Conduct Freedom-to-Operate assessments Dispute resolution up until litigation, then litigation support as needed Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of IP legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policy, anticipate and address legal developments, and appropriately manage risks and exposure to the company Prepare and review presentations and documents associated with the above matters, as necessary Closely work with the company’s businesses on matters About you Skills and Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred) License to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred) Knowledge of patent laws in the United States and abroad Significant experience in patent litigation/transactions OR license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required Strong research and writing skills Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed Experience in a law firm, corporation or agency handling corporate intellectual property matters Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department Ability to collaborate with clients, to manage risk and evaluate alternative options where needed Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws Strong analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work independently, but as a member of an integrated law team Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity Interest in working on a broader array of subject matters beyond IP, including commercial transactions and litigation Preferred Qualifications/ Experience Demonstrated experience in patent and trade secret law, with a preference for candidates whose practice has included IP transactional work, litigation support, patent prosecution, and freedom-to-operate assessments Between 2 to 5 years of experience (post-J.D.) is preferred Your benefits Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. Workplace Flexibility: We hav