Tax Counsel / Senior Tax Counsel
Chevron · Houston
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Senior Tax Counsel / Tax Counsel through October 28th , 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.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Providing tax planning advice and support for various of Chevron’s domestic and international upstream, downstream and midstream businesses, with a primary focus on U.S. federal income taxation;
- 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; and
- 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.
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.
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, Pillar Two, and tax audits and controversy matters. Knowledge of and experience with tax audits and controversy matters, including engagement with tax authorities, development of audit strategies, and defense of tax positions, is highly valued.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris doctorate
- Minimum 3 years of U.S. federal income 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.