ExxonMobil

Litigation Attorney

Patent Litigation AttorneyIn-houseLitigationSpring, TXAnnandale, NJ

Salary

Estimated · medium confidence

≈ $165k–$230ka year

Basis: Median of 7 ranges posted for mid-level patent attorney roles by 6 in-house employers, adjusted to Houston pay.

The employer did not post a figure. Estimates come from ranges other employers posted for similar roles, the Big Law class-year scale, H-1B wage filings (U.S. Department of Labor) and BLS pay data for the city.

The posting

ExxonMobil’s own words, as their site showed them on October 7, 2026. The original posting is the authority.

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Career fields All Job type All Country / Region All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Litigation Attorney Location: Spring, TX, US, 77389 Company Name: ExxonMobil About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together . About Houston 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 located 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 in our team Exxon Mobil Corporation is looking for an attorney with strong litigation experience to manage a docket primarily of civil litigation matters, including tort, commercial and environmental matters. The attorney will work out of ExxonMobil's Spring Campus. The attorney will handle a variety of matters and will work independently with supervision that is appropriate for the attorney's level of experience. What you will do Provide legal analysis and counsel on current or potential litigation matters for Exxon Mobil Corporation and for Company affiliates Actively manage a docket of civil litigation matters, including primary responsibility for case strategy, legal analysis, witness preparation, depositions, judicial proceedings (hearings, trials, appeals, etc.) Provide legal counsel and support as needed on indemnity and additional insured issues, incident investigations, and risk management issues Work collaboratively with and provide direction to outside counsel to ensure proper handling of matters, including substantive direction and financial stewardship Directly handle a significant case load (volume and complexity) Actively review and shape documents and pleadings associated with the above matters Ensure alignment between litigation objectives and business line objectives Communicate with and advise business clients and law management regarding case strategies / case status / key milestones Work and coordinate with, and provide and seek advice from other lawyers Collaborate with business lawyers as it relates to litigation matters Partner with legal operations and litigation paralegals to manage discovery About you Skills and Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school License to practice law in at least one state (Texas bar membership preferred) Experience with trials and in managing significant litigation matters Litigation experience in a law firm, corporation, or agency, including experience in handling and managing significant and complex litigation matters Knowledge of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence Strong research and analytical skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work both independently and as part of an integrated legal team Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills Ability to travel domestically, as needed Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity Preferred Qualifications/ Experience Strong college and law school record (top 1/3 of class preferred) Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, all (or substantially all) of which is in civil litigation Your benefits An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: 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 have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com . Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer xxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability. Alternate Location: Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. 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