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Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel

Houston, Texas

R000064145

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel through November 7th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).  

The person serving in the Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel position will provide tax planning advice and support on a wide variety of U.S. state and local tax matters affecting Chevron’s businesses and will report to a General Manager in Chevron’s State Tax Legal group.

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

  • Providing tax planning advice and support for various of Chevron’s  upstream, downstream, and midstream businesses, with a primary focus on state and local taxation.

  • Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis in support of the company´s state and local tax positions.

  • Advising management and relevant stakeholders of the state and local tax implications of proposed business transactions and activities.

  • Managing state and local tax controversies including filing formal protests, representing the company in administrative hearings, and negotiating settlements.

  • Monitoring state and local legislative and regulatory developments that impact Chevron’s businesses.

An extensive understanding of state and local tax laws is a necessity, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills, tax research skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and varied groups of stakeholders.

Knowledge and experience with tax and commercial oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, “new” energies, are relevant to, and are desired attributes as is knowledge and experience with tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris doctorate

  • Minimum 6 years of U.S. state and local tax planning experience

  • Bar admission

Preferred Qualifications

  • LL.M. or CPA

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity 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.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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Houston, Texas

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