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Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel

Chevron Corporation

Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Houston, TX
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Job overview

The Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel will provide tax planning advice and support on U.S. state and local tax matters affecting Chevron’s businesses, reporting to a General Manager in the State Tax Legal group. The role includes research, transaction advice, controversy management, and monitoring legislative and regulatory developments. Extensive state and local tax law understanding is necessary; oil and gas, new energies, and tax accounting experience are desired.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

State and Local Tax PlanningTax ResearchCommunicationCollaborationOil and Gas TaxTax Accounting

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate10+ Years Tax Planning ExperienceBar AdmissionLL.M. Or CPA

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Full time

R000074860

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel through December 7th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m (Central Time)

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

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

  • Providing tax planning advice and support for various of Chevron’s businesses, with a primary focus on state and local taxation.

  • Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis in support of the company´s state and local tax positions.

  • Advising management and relevant stakeholders of the state and local tax implications of proposed business transactions and activities.

  • Managing state and local tax controversies including filing formal protests, representing the company in administrative hearings, and negotiating settlements.

  • Monitoring state and local legislative and regulatory developments that impact Chevron’s businesses.

An extensive understanding of state and local tax laws is a necessity, as are excellent verbal and written communication skills, tax research skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and varied groups of stakeholders.

Knowledge and experience with tax and commercial oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, “new” energies are desired attributes as is knowledge and experience with tax accounting for direct and indirect taxes.

Required Qualifications

  • Juris doctorate

  • Minimum of 10 years of U.S. state and local tax planning experience

  • Bar admission

Preferred Qualifications

  • LL.M. or CPA

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity 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.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] .

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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