Counsel/Senior Counsel

Chevron•Houston, TX

About The Position

Chevron is hiring a Counsel/Senior Counsel for its Strategic Issues & International Litigation (SI&IL) team. The group oversees and manages complex, high-stakes litigation and investigations and provides business support on climate change and other complex or emerging legal, policy, and regulatory issues. The role will help manage and drive strategy on strategic litigation and investigations, primarily focused on Chevron’s climate change litigation docket, in coordination with senior in-house leaders, executive stakeholders, and outside counsel. It offers substantive ownership and visibility on novel 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 be a productive team member and key advisor to business partners, bringing strong legal and strategic judgment, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The role requires experience in complex litigation and a commitment to expanding legal skills and knowledge of integrated oil and gas operations.

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; the successful candidate must meet bar admission requirements in the jurisdiction where they 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 in a team-focused environment.

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 another division).

Responsibilities

Help manage strategic litigation and investigations, primarily focused 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.