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Chevron’s business spans across the globe with premier portfolios in the upstream, downstream and chemicals business, and lower carbon. Our success is driven by a dedicated, diverse and highly skilled global workforce united by The Chevron Way, our enduring statement of culture, and our focus on delivering industry-leading results and superior stockholder value. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com\nThis position is in the International Litigation group that has responsibility for litigation, arbitration, investigations, claims, pre-dispute matters, and related strategic counseling, in matters that arise from business activities outside the United States. The attorneys in this group have expertise in litigation and international arbitration and handle a wide variety of matters, including disputes with foreign governments, commercial disputes, environmental claims, personal injury, labor and employment, and government and internal investigations, among others. The attorneys retain and directly manage external counsel and partner with internal stakeholders, including business clients and other Chevron groups including Corporate and Government Affairs, Business Development, and Compliance. The position involves extensive international travel and reports to the Supervising Counsel for International Litigation in Houston, Texas.\nResponsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:\nManaging a portfolio of complex, high-stakes cross-border and international litigation, arbitration, investigations, disputes, and pre-disputes arising from oil and gas exploration activities around the world; mastering the relevant facts, law, evidence, risks, and business context; and developing well-calibrated strategic plans and recommendations.\nProviding timely, fit-for-purpose counsel to business clients and Law Function management; developing and implementing strategy consistent with business objectives and principles; and providing independent case assessments and evaluations.\nFacilitating innovative resolutions to disputes, utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) when appropriate.\nLeading and participating in incident investigations.\nEffectively partnering with outside counsel, experts, and consultants, establishing budgets, and managing legal spend.\nPartnering seamlessly and effectively with Chevron in-country attorneys and other stakeholders.\nCoordinating discovery, including maximizing effective use of in-house resources.\nTraveling to international and domestic locations on short notice and as needed for extended time periods.\nRequired Qualifications:\nJuris Doctor or other advanced law degree and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state or the District of Columbia. If not a member of the Texas State Bar, must be eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas.\n7 or more years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for complex, high-stakes claims and cases.\nDemonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex disputes and sophisticated issues.\nExcellent communication skills (written and verbal).\nHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to prioritize work.\nStrong interpersonal skills including ability to seamlessly partner with business clients and other internal and external stakeholders, other in-house counsel, external counsel, and Law Function professionals.\nAbility to effectively manage and report on a high volume of complex and diverse claims.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience in the effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.\nMust hold a valid passport or be capable of obtaining one.\nPreferred Qualifications:\n15 years of experience in litigation and/or international arbitration with primary responsibility for complex, high-stakes claims and cases.\nOil and gas industry knowledge and experience.\nExperience within a major law firm or specialty boutique firm or in-house experience managing significant and complex matters.\nFirst or second-chair trial and/or international arbitration experience.\nExperience in cross-border and international disputes or investigations and working with in-country counsel and international teams.\nExperience with disputes related to international operations brought under the major arbitration rules and/or in local courts, including disputes involving production sharing contracts, joint operating agreements, cost recovery, LNG/gas price reviews, commercial matters, personal injury, and criminal proceedings.\nExperience advising on dispute resolution clauses and bilateral investment treaty protection.\nRelocation Options:\nRelocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.\nInternational Considerations:\nExpatriate assignments will not be considered.\nChevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.\nU.S. Regulatory notice:\nChevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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