Senior Counsel, Corporate Securities

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 Counsel – Corporate Securities is responsible for supporting the company’s disclosure and corporate governance matters. This role will partner closely with the company’s Investor Relations, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Communications team, among others to ensure accurate, timely and compliant external reporting, strong governance practices and effective support of the Board of Directors and its committees.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

• Lead legal support for periodic reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and NYSE compliance/reporting, including disclosure controls support
• Advise on ’33 Act offerings and ’34 Act reporting requirements
• Support preparation of the annual proxy statement and Annual Meeting materials including coordinating disclosure inputs and assisting with drafting and review. 
• Support NYSE compliance efforts, including annual and interim written affirmations and related corporate governance requirements
• Administer the insider trading compliance program, including policies, trainings, 10b5-1 plan support (as applicable), and Section 16 filings
• Support corporate governance activities, including administration of governance documents (including Corporate Governance Guidelines and committee charters) and preparation of Board and committee meeting materials and minutes 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners (e.g., Controllers, Treasury/Finance, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and Investor Relations) on securities law and governance-related matters
• Collaborate with corporate governance professionals responsible for subsidiary governance and entity management

Success Profiles:

• Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Communicates Effectively: Listens actively and invites dialogue for shared understanding, then influences and acts to drive performance and achieve results
• Partners Collaboratively :  Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Thinks Strategically: Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact business results

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or other appropriate jurisdictions
• 5 or more years of legal experience advising on SEC reporting/NYSE compliance and corporate governance matters
• Thorough knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and related federal securities laws   ( YES OR NO )

Preferred:

• In-house experience preferred
• Strong drafting and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience advising on mergers and acquisitions for a large, international organization
• Experience preparing and filing registration statements and other SEC filings, including proxy materials
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment with exercising sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, collaboration and diplomacy skills
• 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; ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Comfort balancing independent work with close cross-functional partnership

Apply By: 

Mar 29, 2026

Sponsorship:

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

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

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.

EEO:

In the US, 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.