Job Description
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 oxy.com for more information.
Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
We are seeking a Legal and Ethics & Compliance Assistant to join Oxy's Legal Team!
Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join Oxy in the position of Legal and Ethics & Compliance Assistant within our Legal Department based in Houston, Texas. This role will report directly to the Director of Ethics & Compliance and will support two teams of lawyers and professionals: the Ethics & Compliance Team and the Onshore Oil & Gas Legal Team. We are looking for a self-starter who will take on projects and independently manage them as a member of the team(s).
Legal / Compliance Responsibilities
Provide document management and coordination of legal and compliance materials
Schedule and assist with the organization of compliance training sessions, including recording of training attendance in Learning Management System
Manage compliance related mailboxes
Customize and pull reports from various internal compliance databases
Maintain and update gifts & hospitality records
Coordinate gifts & hospitality workflow updates
Input compliance track requests into internal gifts & hospitality system
Maintain compliance training and other compliance records, as required
Create legal matters and maintain engagement letters
Coordinate legal library book updates
Communicate skillfully, in both written and oral communications, with team members, outside counsel, and personnel in other company business units and departments
Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
General Administrative Responsibilities:
Provide professional administrative and clerical support for attorneys, including processing and proofreading correspondence, memoranda, reports, agreements, exhibits, and other business documents
Create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reports
Perform general office duties such as document control, both electronic and hard copy; maintaining shared Microsoft Teams workspaces; managing the office supplies and equipment required for legal and regulatory compliance department personnel
Create and maintain SharePoint sites
Schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and assist with expense reports
Maintain team PTO calendar
Document meetings, including if requested by taking meeting notes
Provide document research and retrieval support to the business
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant or other position in support of a corporate law department, law firm and/or anti-corruption compliance department
Expert (with the ability to train others) in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Extensive SharePoint and database management experience
Ability to learn and manage various types of document or data management systems
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to work productively in a team environment
Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to work overtime, as needed
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Experience with Power BI, Onit, SAP, Bizagi, Slido, iManage or other compliance and legal systems a plus
Experience or interest in AI technologies used in Legal Departments a plus
Additional Notes:
Relocation: Will not be offered at this time
Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role
Occidental Petroleum Corporation 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
We are seeking a Legal and Ethics & Compliance Assistant to join Oxy's Legal Team!
Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join Oxy in the position of Legal and Ethics & Compliance Assistant within our Legal Department based in Houston, Texas. This role will report directly to the Director of Ethics & Compliance and will support two teams of lawyers and professionals: the Ethics & Compliance Team and the Onshore Oil & Gas Legal Team. We are looking for a self-starter who will take on projects and independently manage them as a member of the team(s).
Legal / Compliance Responsibilities
Provide document management and coordination of legal and compliance materials
Schedule and assist with the organization of compliance training sessions, including recording of training attendance in Learning Management System
Manage compliance related mailboxes
Customize and pull reports from various internal compliance databases
Maintain and update gifts & hospitality records
Coordinate gifts & hospitality workflow updates
Input compliance track requests into internal gifts & hospitality system
Maintain compliance training and other compliance records, as required
Create legal matters and maintain engagement letters
Coordinate legal library book updates
Communicate skillfully, in both written and oral communications, with team members, outside counsel, and personnel in other company business units and departments
Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
General Administrative Responsibilities:
Provide professional administrative and clerical support for attorneys, including processing and proofreading correspondence, memoranda, reports, agreements, exhibits, and other business documents
Create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reports
Perform general office duties such as document control, both electronic and hard copy; maintaining shared Microsoft Teams workspaces; managing the office supplies and equipment required for legal and regulatory compliance department personnel
Create and maintain SharePoint sites
Schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and assist with expense reports
Maintain team PTO calendar
Document meetings, including if requested by taking meeting notes
Provide document research and retrieval support to the business
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant or other position in support of a corporate law department, law firm and/or anti-corruption compliance department
Expert (with the ability to train others) in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Extensive SharePoint and database management experience
Ability to learn and manage various types of document or data management systems
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to work productively in a team environment
Self-starter who can manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong time management and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to work overtime, as needed
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
Experience with Power BI, Onit, SAP, Bizagi, Slido, iManage or other compliance and legal systems a plus
Experience or interest in AI technologies used in Legal Departments a plus
Additional Notes:
Relocation: Will not be offered at this time
Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role
Occidental Petroleum Corporation 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, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Houston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
