Sr Counsel (Midstream & Marketing)

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit for more information.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Sr Counsel within our Legal Department based in Houston, Texas.

• Senior Counsel providing legal support to the business activities of the midstream and marketing segment of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. The midstream and marketing segment purchases, markets, gathers, processes, transports and stores crude oil, condensate, NGL, natural gas and power. The segment also trades around its assets, including transportation and storage capacity, and invests in entities that conduct similar activities.
• Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel for the Midstream and Marketing segment of Occidental Petroleum Corporation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support in connection with Occidental's crude oil, NGL and natural gas marketing business, including support related to (a) contract negotiation and interpretation of physical purchase and sale and exchange transactions (lease level, market hub and maritime); and (b) the transportation/storage of product via pipeline, truck, rail and vessel charters.
• Provide legal support in connection with Occidental's midstream business, including support related to (a) crude oil and natural gas gathering agreements, (b) gas processing agreements, (c) the development of midstream infrastructure, and (d) other operational issues.
• Provide midstream and marketing transactional support in connection with the acquisition, divestiture and restructuring of domestic oil and gas assets.
• Provide advice and support on regulatory issues arising in connection with the midstream and marketing business, including FERC, CFTC and Texas Railroad Commission regulations.
• Provide support to trade control and credit functions, including broker agreements, credit insurance and other credit-related agreements.

• Juris Doctor degree for an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
• State bar membership in good standing
• Preferred Lawyer with at least 6 years' experience, at least partially with a leading law firm
• Excellent academic credentials
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with senior commercial managers
• Ability to coordinate issues with other legal and business functions
• List desired qualifications to include certifications, additional experiences, skills, etc
• Experience with marketing contracts, including general terms and conditions used in the crude oil, NGL and natural gas marketing and trading industries
• Experience with gathering, processing, transportation, storage and other contracts utilized in the midstream and marketing sectors
• Experience with trade control processes and contract management systems

Relocation: Will not be offered at this time

Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.