Counsel / Senior Counsel

Total Number of Openings

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Counsel / Senior Counsel through September 29th at 11:59 p.m.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

The Counsel/Senior Counsel position has significant responsibility for the provision of legal services to multiple internal clients focusing on an assigned region as well as headquarters support teams based in Houston, Texas. The position may, from time to time, be called upon to support compliance counsel supporting other regions globally. The position will also assist with complex confidential business transactions in international jurisdictions in collaboration with in-country Chevron counsel and other stakeholders. Success in this position will require significant legal experience and expertise in global antibribery and anti-money laundering laws. Some experience with supporting and providing practical legal advice to compliance organizations preferably in the oil & gas sector is beneficial.  The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to be team-oriented and client-focused.  The Counsel/Senior Counsel must demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.  The ability to provide business-focused and cost efficient advice in a challenging operating and legal environment is crucial. 

Required Qualifications:

• Education / Certifications:  J.D. from an accredited US University.

• Bar Admission in Texas.

• Quantified experience:  Must have a minimum of 7 years practice experience (as in-house or law firm counsel) with some direct experience advising on anti-bribery/anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws.

• The ability to provide business-focused, timely and cost-efficient advice in a challenging operating and legal environment is crucial. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant legal experience and expertise in global antibribery and anti-money laundering laws

• Experience with supporting and providing practical legal advice to compliance organizations preferably in the oil & gas sector is beneficial

• Requires good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to be team-oriented and client-focused

• The candidate must demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Relocation Options:

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

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Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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