Matt Rasmussen
About Matt Rasmussen
Matt Rasmussen is the Managing Counsel - Upstream at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in international assignments and a strong background in mergers, acquisitions, and divestments.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Matt Rasmussen currently holds the position of Managing Counsel - Upstream at ExxonMobil. Since 2022, he has been based in Houston, Texas, overseeing various legal aspects related to the company's upstream operations. His role involves providing legal counsel and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the upstream sector.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Matt Rasmussen served as Managing Counsel - Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestments at ExxonMobil from 2021 to 2022 for 9 months. Between 2020 and 2021, he was the Managing Counsel for Upstream Commercial & Operations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Senior Counsel in Houston, Texas. He also held various Counsel roles in different locations including Singapore (2013-2015), Jakarta, Indonesia (2012-2013), and Houston, Texas (2011-2012).
Experience at XTO Energy
Matt Rasmussen worked as Counsel at XTO Energy from 2015 to 2018. During his 3-year tenure in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, he provided legal advice and support on various operational and commercial matters. His role was key in ensuring that the company's legal processes adhered to industry standards and regulations.
Educational Background
Matt Rasmussen holds a Fellowship in International Economic Law from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, which he completed between 2004 and 2005. He earned his JD from Fordham University School of Law, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he obtained a BA in Speech Communication from Texas A&M University, completing his studies between 1997 and 2000.
Early Career in Law
Matt Rasmussen started his legal career as a Law Clerk at Lyons Skoufalos Proios & Flood in New York from 2003 to 2004. He then worked as an Attorney at various law firms in New York from 2005 to 2009. His early roles helped him build a strong foundation in legal practice, honing skills that would later be crucial in his corporate legal roles.
International Assignments
Matt Rasmussen has extensive international experience, having worked in Singapore and Jakarta for ExxonMobil. In these assignments, he provided legal counsel and navigated complex regulatory environments, demonstrating his ability to manage legal affairs on a global scale.