Senior Counsel - International Litigation

About the role

Chevron is hiring a Senior Counsel in its International Litigation group, based in Houston, Texas. The group handles litigation, arbitration, investigations, claims and pre-dispute matters arising from business activities outside the United States, including disputes with foreign governments, commercial disputes, environmental claims, personal injury, labor and employment, and government and internal investigations. The position reports to the Supervising Counsel for International Litigation and involves extensive international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-stakes cross-border and international litigation, arbitration, investigations, disputes and pre-disputes arising from oil and gas exploration activities worldwide, and develop strategic plans and recommendations.
• Provide counsel to business clients and Law Function management, develop strategy aligned with business objectives, and give independent case assessments.
• Facilitate dispute resolutions using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) when appropriate, and lead incident investigations.
• Partner with outside counsel, experts and consultants, set budgets and manage legal spend.
• Work with Chevron's in-country attorneys and other stakeholders, and coordinate discovery while maximizing in-house resources.
• Travel internationally and domestically on short notice and for extended periods.

Required profile

• J.D. or other advanced law degree, admitted to practice in a U.S. state or D.C.; if not a Texas bar member, must be eligible to practice as in-house counsel in Texas.
• 7+ years of litigation and/or international arbitration experience with complex, high-stakes claims and cases.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• Preferred: 15 years of such experience, oil and gas knowledge, major law firm or in-house experience, first or second-chair trial/arbitration experience, and experience with international disputes under major arbitration rules or local courts.

Required skills

• Analyzing and evaluating complex disputes and sophisticated issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience using artificial intelligence in legal practice.
• Ability to manage and report on a high volume of complex claims.

Applications are accepted online until November 25, 2026. Relocation may be considered within Chevron's parameters; expatriate assignments and visa sponsorship are not considered.