Trading Attorney, Energy and Commodities

Job overview

The Trading Attorney, Energy and Commodities role is listed as onsite in Spring, TX; compensation is not specified. The attorney supports ExxonMobil’s trading and commercial business lines and senior leadership on energy-sector transactions. The role provides legal counsel on physical commodity trading, drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, and advises on transaction risks and regulatory obligations. By partnering with traders and legal subject-matter experts, the attorney helps facilitate commercial activity while supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents for physical commodity trading, including natural gas, crude oil, oil products, and NGLs
• advise on contract status, legal risks, and liabilities
• support regulatory and compliance requirements
• partner with trading teams on commercial initiatives
• coordinate with legal subject-matter experts and Trading Regulatory & Compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

trading attorney

energy law

commodity trading

natural gas

crude oil

commercial contracts

contract negotiation

regulatory compliance

spring tx

exxonmobil

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Pension plan
• savings plan with company match
• medical, dental, and vision plans
• health and counseling resources
• disability plan
• workplace flexibility programs.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., a license to practice law in at least one state, and at least five years of legal experience, including three years focused on commodities, energy trading, derivatives, financial products, or commercial trading transactions. Willingness to travel as needed.

About the employer

ExxonMobil is hiring for this role. Industry: Crude Petroleum Extraction. Sector: 21.