Senior Counsel

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. in Houston seeks an experienced attorney to lead a portfolio of cross-border and international litigation, arbitration, and investigations arising from oil and gas activities worldwide. You will develop strategic plans, partner with business clients, and manage external counsel and budgets.

The role requires JD or equivalent, 7+ years in complex disputes, strong communication, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Significant travel and international experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or other advanced law degree and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia; if not a member of the Texas State Bar, must be eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas.
• 7+ years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for complex, high-stakes claims and cases.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex disputes and sophisticated issues.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to seamlessly partner with business clients and other internal and external stakeholders, other in-house counsel, external counsel, and Law Function professionals.
• Ability to effectively manage and report on a high volume of complex and diverse claims.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
• Must hold a valid passport or be capable of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of complex, high-stakes cross-border and international litigation, arbitration, investigations, disputes, and pre-disputes arising from oil and gas exploration activities around the world; mastering the relevant facts, law, evidence, risks, and business context; and developing well-calibrated strategic plans and recommendations.
• Providing timely, fit-for-purpose counsel to business clients and Law Function management; developing and implementing strategy consistent with business objectives and principles; and providing independent case assessments and evaluations.
• Facilitating innovative resolutions to disputes, utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) when appropriate.
• Leading and participating in incident investigations.
• Effectively partnering with outside counsel, experts, and consultants, establishing budgets, and managing legal spend.
• Partnering seamlessly and effectively with Chevron in-country attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating discovery, including maximizing effective use of in-house resources.
• Traveling to international and domestic locations on short notice and as needed for extended time periods.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

Dispute analysis

AI in legal practice

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in US/ DC or Texas eligibility

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through November 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. Chevron’s business spans across the globe with premier portfolios in the upstream, downstream and chemicals business, and lower carbon. Our success is driven by a dedicated, diverse and highly skilled global workforce united by The Chevron Way, our enduring statement of culture, and our focus on delivering industry-leading results and superior stockholder value. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com

This position is in the International Litigation group that has responsibility for litigation, arbitration, investigations, claims, pre-dispute matters, and related strategic counseling, in matters that arise from business activities outside the United States. The attorneys in this group have expertise in litigation and international arbitration and handle a wide variety of matters, includingdisputes with foreign governments, commercial disputes, environmental claims, personal injury, labor and employment, and government and internal investigations, among others.The attorneys retain and directly manage external counsel and partner with internal stakeholders, including business clients and other Chevron groups including Corporate and Government Affairs, Business Development, and Compliance. The position involves extensive international travel and reports to the Supervising Counsel for International Litigation in Houston, Texas.

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

• Managing a portfolio of complex, high-stakes cross-border and international litigation, arbitration, investigations, disputes, and pre-disputes arising from oil and gas exploration activities around the world; mastering the relevant facts, law, evidence, risks, and business context; and developing well-calibrated strategic plans and recommendations.
• Providing timely, fit-for-purpose counsel to business clients and Law Function management; developing and implementing strategy consistent with business objectives and principles; and providing independent case assessments and evaluations.
• Facilitating innovative resolutions to disputes, utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) when appropriate.
• Leading and participating in incident investigations.
• Effectively partnering with outside counsel, experts, and consultants, establishing budgets, and managing legal spend.
• Partnering seamlessly and effectively with Chevron in-country attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating discovery, including maximizing effective use of in-house resources.
• Traveling to international and domestic locations on short notice and as needed for extended time periods.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or other advanced law degree and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia. If not a member of the Texas State Bar, must be eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas.
• 7 or more years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for complex, high-stakes claims and cases.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex disputes and sophisticated issues.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to seamlessly partner with business clients and other internal and external stakeholders, other in-house counsel, external counsel, and Law Function professionals.
• Ability to effectively manage and report on a high volume of complex and diverse claims.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.
• Must hold a valid passport or be capable of obtaining one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for complex, high-stakes claims and cases.
• Oil and gas industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience within a major law firm or specialty boutique firm or in-house experience managing significant and complex matters.
• First or second-chair trial and/or international arbitration experience.
• Experience in cross-border and international disputes or investigations and working with in-country counsel and international teams.
• Experience with disputes related to international operations brought under the major arbitration rules and/or in local courts, including disputes involving production sharing contracts, joint operating agreements, cost recovery, LNG/gas price reviews, commercial matters, personal injury, and criminal proceedings.
• Experience advising on dispute resolution clauses and bilateral investment treaty protection.

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.