Counsel/Senior Counsel

Chevron•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

Chevron is seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel to join its Strategic Issues & International Litigation Group (SI&IL). The group oversees and manages complex, high-stakes litigation and investigations and supports Chevron’s Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Strategy function, Enterprise External Communications, and other business functions on climate change and other complex and emerging legal, policy, and regulatory issues. The role will help manage and drive strategy on strategic litigation and investigations, with a primary focus on Chevron’s climate change litigation docket. The Counsel/Senior Counsel will work with senior in-house leadership, executive stakeholders, and outside counsel, and will advise business partners on significant legal and strategic issues. The position reports to the Team Lead for Strategic Litigation and is part of the team reporting to the Chief Counsel for Strategic Issues & International Litigation. The successful candidate will bring strong legal and strategic judgment, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; experience in complex litigation; and a commitment to expanding their knowledge of integrated oil and gas operations. The candidate must meet bar admission requirements in the jurisdiction where they work. Relocation will be considered. Expatriate assignments are not available, and Chevron cannot sponsor employment visas or consider applicants with time-limited visa status.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate and bachelor’s degrees.
At least 5 years of sophisticated legal experience.
Admission to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia, and ability to meet bar admission requirements in the jurisdiction where the candidate will work.
Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly developed organizational skills.
Articulate, detail-oriented, and hard-working.
Ability to work independently within a team-focused environment.
Experience in complex litigation.
Strong legal and strategic judgment, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Federal and/or state supreme court judicial clerkship.
Experience in complex litigation at a premier law firm or in a prosecutorial office (civil, criminal, appellate, or other division).

Responsibilities

Help manage strategic litigation and investigations, primarily focusing on the climate change litigation docket.
Provide strategic legal counsel to Chevron’s Corporate Strategy function and other internal clients on matters of enterprise significance.
Manage litigation risk on climate-related matters.
Develop briefing papers and advise on materials and issues presented to internal governance forums and executive leadership.
Provide legal advice on policies, strategies, and advocacy.
Monitor and provide guidance on litigation and enforcement matters and trends, as well as legal, regulatory, and standards developments that affect disclosure regimes.
Partner effectively with and help manage outside counsel.