Job Description

Job Descriptions

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of International Litigation Management Senior Counsel located in either San Ramon, CA or Houston, TX through April 13th , 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time).

This position is with the Litigation Management group that provides dispute resolution services, including arbitration and litigation management to all Chevron International Upstream operations and provides guidance to several corporate groups located all over the world. The attorneys in this group have expertise in international arbitration and litigation and handle a wide variety of matters including disputes with foreign governments, major construction litigation, contract disputes, environmental claims, personal injury, labor and employment and government and internal investigations. The attorneys retain and directly manage external counsel and partner with all internal stakeholders including business clients and other Chevron functions including Corporate Affairs. The position reports to Chevron Upstream Law Managing Counsel- Litigation (San Ramon, CA)

Responsibilities for this position may include:

* Providing guidance and oversight on a wide variety of global disputes and investigations arising from oil and gas exploration and production activities all over the world.

* Developing and implementing strategy consistent with business objectives and principles

* Providing timely, fit-for-purpose counsel to business clients and Law Function management

* Facilitating innovative resolutions to disputes, utilizing Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) when appropriate

* Leading and participating in incident investigations

* Providing independent case assessments and evaluations

* Effectively partnering with outside counsel, experts, and consultants

* Establishing budgets and managing legal spend

* Providing pre-dispute guidance on legal and regulatory issues

* Partnering seamlessly and effectively with Chevron in-country attorneys and other stakeholders

* Coordinating discovery, including maximizing effective use of in-house resources

* Traveling to international and domestic locations on short notice and as needed for extended time periods

Required Qualifications:

* Juris Doctor and Membership in California State Bar or other U.S. State Bar, with eligibility to be registered as California in-house counsel

* Minimum 5 or more years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for significant claims and cases

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex disputes and sophisticated issues

* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

* Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize work

* Strong inter-personal skills including ability to seamlessly partner with business clients and other internal stakeholders, other in-house counsel, external counsel, and Law Function professionals

* Ability to effectively manage and report on a high volume of complex and diverse claims

* Must hold a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications:

* 7 or more years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for significant claims and cases

* Recent hands-on litigation experience within a major law firm or specialty boutique firm and/or in-house experience managing significant matters

* First and/or second-chair trial and/or international arbitration experience

* Significant experience in sophisticated white-collar issues and government and internal investigations

* Oil and gas industry knowledge and experience

Notes:

* This position is being posted internally and externally

* Preferred location San Ramon, CA.

* Due to covid-19 situation, employees are currently working from home

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.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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