Subsidiary Governance Legal Analyst

Chevron • Houston, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Chevron is hiring a Subsidiary Governance Legal Analyst for its Corporate Governance Department within the Law Function. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and reports to the Assistant Secretary and Managing Counsel. The team advises the Board of Directors and senior management on corporate governance, Executive Committee matters, and subsidiary governance.

The analyst supports the Assistant Secretary and Subsidiary Governance Liaisons on the company’s corporate structure, including restructurings, incorporations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and company qualifications. The role also helps maintain governance requirements and records in the United States and globally.

The position supports subsidiary governance processes and conducts legal research as requested. Chevron is accepting applications through November 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Relocation is not offered, and only local candidates will be considered. Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider applicants on time-limited visa status.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree or paralegal certificate.
• At least five years of legal experience.
• Experience as a legal analyst or paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department.
• Demonstrated teamwork, ability to handle multiple assignments, and ability to contribute positively to projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across broad functional and organizational lines.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities, subject matter expertise, and judgment to identify material issues and elevate them as necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and attorneys.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain high-quality performance amid varied deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Open-minded, collaborative approach to projects and active participation in projects involving various enterprise functions.

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant legal, governance, or corporate compliance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of legal entity management platforms and related technology tools.
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and analyzing corporate, regulatory, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Comfort and fluency with AI tools to enhance research efficiency, document drafting, compliance monitoring, and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare minutes and written consents as needed.
• Assist Subsidiary Governance Liaisons with the execution of documents, certificates of fact, and board of director consents.
• Coordinate with Subsidiary Governance Liaisons on subsidiary and affiliate financial transactions, including dividends, capital contributions, loans, credit agreements, and intercompany settlements.
• Prepare and file qualifications, registrations, and withdrawals of subsidiary companies in appropriate states or jurisdictions.
• Assist with record keeping and the accuracy and reliability of the enterprise subsidiary database.
• Support the orderly maintenance of designated subsidiaries in good standing and in compliance with local laws and company policy, including annual review of information for subsidiaries, divisions, and controlled affiliates worldwide.
• Conduct governance-related research, including assessing the legal effect of governance documents and provisions and locating and analyzing historical governance documents.
• Research current business activities of Chevron subsidiaries and prepare affidavits for signature as requested.
• Compile statistical or other information on governance performance or metrics as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level