Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel

Chevron; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chevron is seeking a Tax Counsel/Senior Tax Counsel to support state and local tax planning and compliance in the Houston area. The role requires deep expertise in U.S. state and local tax matters and collaboration with cross-functional teams to assess tax impacts of transactions.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Bar admission, with LL.M. or CPA preferred. Relocation within Chevron parameters may be considered; expatriates not eligible.

Qualifikationen

• Juris doctorate is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of U.S. state and local tax planning experience.
• Bar admission is required.

Aufgaben

• Provide tax planning advice and support for Chevron’s businesses, focusing on state and local taxes.
• Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis to support positions.
• Advise management on state and local tax implications of business transactions and activities.
• Manage state and local tax controversies, including protests, hearings, and settlements.

Kenntnisse

Tax planning

Tax research

State & local tax

Communication

Ausbildung

Juris doctorate

LL.M. or CPA

Jobbeschreibung

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

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.