Senior Tax Counsel / Tax Counsel

Chevron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Senior Tax Counsel / Tax Counsel through April 24th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST). The person serving in the Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel position will provide tax planning advice and support on a wide variety of income and other tax matters affecting Chevron’s businesses and will report to a Houston-based General Manager in Chevron’s Corporate Tax group.

Requirements

• An extensive understanding of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder 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.
• Juris doctorate
• Minimum 7 years of U.S. federal income tax planning experience
• Bar admission

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with tax and commercial aspects of international and domestic oil and gas operations, marketing and trading activities, “new” energies, partnerships and joint ventures, and acquisitions and dispositions are relevant to, and are desired attributes of the person fulfilling, the position, as is knowledge and experience with tax accounting, transfer pricing, and Pillar Two.
• LL.M. or CPA

Responsibilities

• Providing tax planning advice and lead tax support for Chevron’s lower carbon business, including oversee tax strategies related to structuring, incentives, monetization, and risk mitigation, with a primary focus on U.S. federal income taxation, especially subchapter K
• Assist with drafting and negotiating tax provisions in partnership agreements, purchase agreements, and other ancillary documents (e.g, PPAs, EPC contracts, leases, etc.)
• Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis, and derive conclusions in support of the company’s tax positions
• Interfacing with other functional groups within Corporate Tax (e.g., compliance, audit support, and indirect tax), as well as the broader Finance, Treasury and Legal functions
• Advising management and relevant stakeholders of the tax implications of proposed business transactions and activities
• Taking ownership of, and accountability for, all tax matters (whether in a direct advisory capacity or in a coordinating/facilitating capacity) impacting each of Chevron’s businesses supported by the person fulfilling the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree