Corporate Governance Legal Analyst

Chevron•Houston, TX

About The Position

Chevron is hiring a Corporate Governance Legal Analyst in Houston, Texas. The position reports to the Chief Corporate and Securities Counsel, whose team advises the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance and securities law matters. The analyst performs legal and factual research, analysis, and due diligence; drafts, negotiates, and finalizes documents under attorney guidance; supports larger customers and clients; and may lead functional projects under infrequent supervision. The role requires developing detailed knowledge of the work function. The analyst supports Board and Committee governance processes, corporate governance and securities compliance, and related reporting and filings. The role also involves independently organizing confidential projects, coordinating with internal functions and regulatory agencies, maintaining governance records and content, and identifying workflow improvements through legal technology, governance platforms, reporting tools, and AI-enabled solutions. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience as a paralegal, corporate governance professional, stock administrator, finance professional, or in a related role.
Familiarity with securities and New York Stock Exchange corporate governance requirements.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and research skills, including the ability to identify, resolve, and appropriately escalate issues.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work while managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong proofreading and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with senior executives and Board members.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.
Ability to manage highly confidential and privileged information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, and related business applications.
Experience with document management and collaboration tools such as iManage, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate, Certified Equity Professional (CEP) certification, or equivalent professional designation.
At least 5 years supporting corporate governance and securities law matters in a public company, law firm, corporate secretarial, stock administration, or comparable setting.
Experience supporting Board and Committee governance processes, particularly Board Governance and Nominating Committee processes, and conducting corporate governance research, writing, and drafting.
Strong working knowledge of securities and New York Stock Exchange corporate governance requirements.
Experience with SEC reporting and securities law compliance, particularly Section 16 reporting, Rule 10b5-1 plans, insider trading compliance, and Form 8-K filings.
Experience with Diligent Boards, Workiva, Computershare Section 16 Manager, EDGAR Next, or similar governance and reporting tools.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

Conduct research, prepare memoranda and reports, and assist in drafting Board and Committee materials.
Support planning and execution of Board Governance and Nominating Committee meetings, including drafting agendas and the annual meeting plan, coordinating the development, review, and timely delivery of materials, and serving as a central contact for Committee materials and logistics.
Support preparation, distribution, and maintenance of Board and Committee materials through the company’s board portal, including administration of resource center content and governance records, with a focus on Board Governance and Nominating Committee materials.
Assist with Director & Officer Questionnaires, Board and Committee evaluations, Director independence reviews, related party transaction analysis, resolutions, and related governance compliance activities.
Assist with drafting governance disclosures for the annual proxy statement.
Prepare drafts and coordinate filings with the New York Stock Exchange, California Secretary of State, and other regulatory agencies as required.
Support maintenance of corporate governance content on the company website and other platforms, and assist with records retention, document management, and governance information repositories.
Support compliance initiatives, including SOX requirements, internal audits, data privacy reviews, application assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
Provide back-up support for preparation, review, and filing of SEC reporting and compliance documents, including Section 16 reporting, Forms 8-K, and other corporate filings, and support the company’s insider trading compliance program.
Recommend, document, and implement process improvements and automation using legal technology, governance platforms, reporting tools, and AI-enabled solutions to improve workflows, information analysis, reporting, and efficiency.
Independently organize and manage projects requiring a high degree of confidentiality, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.