Senior Upstream Counsel, Oil & Gas Transactions

0187 Chevron Services Company (a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division)

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Chevron Corp. in Houston is seeking a Counsel/Senior Counsel with deep upstream oil and gas legal experience. You will provide timely legal advice on contracts, land, and commercial matters, and work closely with cross-functional teams to support exploration and production initiatives.

The role requires JD from an accredited law school, Texas Bar membership or eligibility in another U.S. jurisdiction, and 5+ years of upstream experience, including drafting and negotiating complex oil and gas

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor in Law from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active membership in the State Bar of Texas or admitted in another U.S. jurisdiction.
5+ years of Upstream oil and gas legal experience including drafting, negotiating, and closing oil and gas transactions and advising upstream clients.

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice on a broad range of upstream and midstream issues at federal, state, and local levels.
Represents the Company in negotiations with landowners, contractors, suppliers, customers, and their counsel on exploration, land, and related agreements.
Drafts, reviews, and approves complex contracts across land, development, operations, supply chain, and commercial matters; handles significant transactions and divestitures.
Collaborates with litigation teams to manage disputes and provides corporate governance and compliance guidance.