Senior Counsel, Corporate

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. 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 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 successful candidate will bring significant corporate and financing transaction experience, with preferred experience in areas such as credit support, real estate and facilities, subsidiary governance, restructurings, strategic investments, corporate aviation, and various community investment initiatives. 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. Position Overview Your responsibilities may include: Financing, Treasury & Credit Support 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 Synthetic Leasing & Structured Finance 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 Real Estate, Facilities & Property Transactions 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 Charitable Contributions, Sponsorships & Community Investments 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 Corporate Transactions, Strategic Projects & General Corporate Support 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 Aviation Matters 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 Success Profiles: 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