Job Description

Job Descriptions

Chevron is accepting online applications for a Legal Analyst position located in Houston, TX through April 8th, 2021.

This Legal Analyst position is part of the Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream Law Function. The successful candidate will primarily provide commercial, corporate governance, and transactional legal support for Americas Fuels and Lubricants and Chemicals Procurement, Sales and Marketing business units operating in Latin America.

The successful candidate must be able to perform delegated paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys, including:

* Prepare and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to the following: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales Agreements, Incentive Agreements, Products and Service Agreements and Contract Amendments, all based on consultation with business partners and subject matter experts and review by attorneys

* Prepare, review, and revise a variety of corporate governance documents, including but not limited to the following: Meeting Minutes, Proxy Letters, and Powers of Attorney; Coordinate and manage corporate governance matters in partnership with business partners and outside counsel

* Provide legal support for consumer brand marketing and advertising campaigns, including but not limited to social media postings and loyalty programs

* Engage and provide recommendations (risk analysis) to business partners and attorneys on counterpartys changes to legal terms in agreements

* Work closely with subject matter experts in tax, finance, intellectual property, information risk management, compliance, and insurance to integrate such guidance into commercial negotiations and agreements

* Analyze and summarize documents for review by business partners and attorneys

* Perform legal due diligence and legal research

* Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product in a fast-paced work environment

* Work closely with business partners and attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and support a broad range of corporate governance and commercial transactions and/or projects

* Recommend process improvements and simplification of tasks

* Communicate clearly, simply and directly

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree

* Bilingual (Spanish)

* Minimum of 10 years experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and corporate governance documents

* Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal issues across broad functional and organizational lines (e.g. subject matter experts, business partners, and attorneys)

* Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

* Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, and research skills

* Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills

* Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff

* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools

Preferred Qualifications:

* Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a law degree from an ABA-accredited school

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

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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