Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel

Chevron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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

The role focuses primarily on state and local taxation and involves advising Chevron businesses and stakeholders, researching and analyzing tax issues, managing tax controversies, and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments. An extensive understanding of state and local tax laws, excellent verbal and written communication and tax research skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and varied stakeholder groups are necessary.

Knowledge and experience with tax and commercial oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, and “new” energies are desired, as is knowledge and experience with tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes. Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters. Expatriate assignments will not be considered, and Chevron is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• A minimum of 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 concerning state and local taxation.
• Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis in support of 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 that affect Chevron’s businesses.

What This Job Offers

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