Senior Counsel-2

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Counsel/Senior Counsel through February 2nd, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

This Counsel or Senior Counsel position supports Chevron’s Americas Fuels & Lubricants business. The position is based in either San Ramon, California or Houston, Texas and reports to the Managing Counsel, Americas Fuels & Lubricants. 

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Providing commercial, transactional, and regulatory legal support on issues relating to Chevron’s fuels and lubricants business in the Americas.
• Acting as an advisor to or member of commercial teams advising on a broad range of legal issues; drafting and negotiating supply and other commercial agreements; managing legal and commercial risks; ensuring Chevron's interests are protected and advanced while providing client teams with ongoing counsel on legal issues, contract terms, corporate policies, and claims.
• Working closely with Chevron's subject matter experts in tax, HR, finance, intellectual property, compliance, environmental, insurance and project management to integrate commercial agreements within a comprehensive risk management structure.
• Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations; developing legal strategies and providing advice on the relative legal risks with such strategies.
• Communicating clearly, simply, and directly.  Providing timely and fit-for-purpose training, reports to business clients and law management.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• 7+ years of sophisticated transactional legal experience.
• High attention to detail.  Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
• Adept commercial and creative thinker with experience collaborating with business clients, other in-house counsel, outside counsel and support staff in a faced-paced team environment.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.  Strong negotiation skills.  High ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Downstream oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience with the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA).
• Experience with fuel sales or lubricant sales or base oil sales.
• Experience supporting a product sales team, including experience drafting and negotiating product sales agreements.
• Experience supporting a business leadership team.

Relocation Option:
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $153,500 – $237,900 . The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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