Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel

Chevron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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

The role requires an extensive understanding of state and local tax laws, excellent verbal and written communication skills, tax research skills, and the ability to collaborate with peers and varied stakeholder groups. Experience with tax and commercial oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, new energies, and tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes is desired.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• At least 10 years of U.S. state and local tax planning experience.
• Bar admission.
• Extensive understanding of state and local tax laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Tax research skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and varied groups of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• LL.M. or CPA.
• Knowledge and experience with tax and commercial oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, and new energies.
• Knowledge and experience with tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax planning advice and support for Chevron businesses, primarily focused on state and local taxation.
• Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis supporting the company’s state and local tax positions.
• Advise management and relevant stakeholders on state and local tax implications of proposed business transactions and activities.
• Manage state and local tax controversies, including filing formal protests, representing the company in administrative hearings, and negotiating settlements.
• Monitor state and local legislative and regulatory developments affecting Chevron’s businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree