Chevron Corporation

Counsel/Senior Counsel

Houston, Texas, United States of America · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

Total Number of Openings 1 Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through July 23rd at 11:59 p.m. Chevron is seeking an experienced corporate and securities lawyer to join its Corporate Governance team.
This role serves as a key legal advisor on corporate governance, including Board of Directors and committee matters, and securities law compliance, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Board Nominating and Governance Committee.
The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise with disciplined execution and assumes hands-on responsibility for Board and committee processes, including materials, minutes, and follow-through.

Support the Board Nominating and Governance Committee, including Board composition, director independence, related person transactions, and stockholder proposals.
Lead and support the planning and execution of Board and committee meetings, including preparing materials, drafting minutes and resolutions, and coordinating logistics and follow-up.
Support the preparation and review of SEC reports and public disclosures.
Provide legal support for governance and compliance processes, including Section 16 reporting, insider trading compliance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, and director compensation.
Partner with cross-functional teams-including Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, and Human Resources-to support public company obligations and strategic initiatives.
Support corporate policies, compliance initiatives, and broader enterprise governance programs.
Support corporate transactions and other strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel, as appropriate.
Operate independently, manage competing priorities, and proactively drive matters to completion.

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate governance and securities law

Experience advising boards of directors and supporting board committees
Experience drafting board and committee materials and minutes
Experience with stockholder proposals and stockholder engagement
Strong knowledge of NYSE listing standards and Delaware corporate law
Experience at a major law firm and/or in-house at a public company
Exercises sound judgment and provides practical, business-oriented legal advice
Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in drafting, review, and governance processes

Lead the drafting, review, and filing of the annual proxy statement.
Lead and coordinate the planning and execution of the annual meeting of stockholders.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity employer.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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