Legal Assistant

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit OxyOxy 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 ResponsibilitiesProvide document management and coordination of legal and compliance materialsSchedule and assist with the organization of compliance training sessions, including recording of training attendance in Learning Management SystemManage compliance related mailboxesCustomize and pull reports from various internal compliance databasesMaintain and update gifts & hospitality recordsCoordinate gifts & hospitality workflow updatesInput compliance track requests into internal gifts & hospitality systemMaintain compliance training and other compliance records, as requiredCreate legal matters and maintain engagement lettersCoordinate legal library book updatesCommunicate skillfully, in both written and oral communications, with team members, outside counsel, and personnel in other company business units and departmentsHandle confidential information with discretion and sound judgmentGeneral Administrative Responsibilities:Provide professional administrative and clerical support for attorneys, including processing and proofreading correspondence, memoranda, reports, agreements, exhibits, and other business documentsCreate and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reportsPerform 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 personnelCreate and maintain SharePoint sitesSchedule meetings, make travel arrangements, and assist with expense reportsMaintain team PTO calendarDocument meetings, including if requested by taking meeting notesProvide document research and retrieval support to the businessRequired 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 departmentExpert (with the ability to train others) in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Extensive SharePoint and database management experienceAbility to learn and manage various types of document or data management systemsExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailAble to work productively in a team environmentSelf-starter who can manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesStrong time management and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and oral communication skillsAble to work overtime, as neededDesired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.Experience with Power BI, Onit, SAP, Bizagi, Slido, iManage or other compliance and legal systems a plusExperience or interest in AI technologies used in Legal Departments a plusAdditional Notes:Relocation: Will not be offered at this timeOccidental does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this roleOccidental 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, sexual 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-04-02