Tax Counsel, Compensation and Benefits

About the role

Chevron is hiring a Tax Counsel for its Corporate Tax Legal group in Houston, Texas, to act as lead tax advisor on compensation, benefits, payroll, workforce mobility and U.S. information reporting. The role partners with business, legal, HR, payroll, executive compensation and finance teams to give strategic and technical tax advice, manage tax risk and support federal, state and international compliance. It reports to the Managing Tax Counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze the tax implications of compensation, benefits, equity and deferred compensation programs, executive perquisites and M&A transactions, and develop practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on the taxation, withholding and reporting of employee, executive, director, contractor and vendor payments, including payroll reporting, Forms W-2, 1099 and 1042, and treaty-based withholding claims.
• Advise on the tax treatment of non-cash fringe benefits and perquisites such as personal use of corporate aircraft, spousal travel and company vehicles, including imputed income valuation and proxy disclosure coordination.
• Represent the tax function in federal and state audits of payroll tax and U.S. information reporting compliance, developing technical positions and coordinating responses to information requests.
• Contribute to the general advisory function of the Tax Legal group, including research and advice on U.S. federal income tax, the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, and the tax implications for U.S. and non-U.S. corporate entities and partnerships.

Required profile

• J.D. from a U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Practicing attorney with 3+ years of experience in compensation and benefits matters and/or information reporting in a law firm, in-house corporate department or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Extensive understanding of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• LL.M. in Taxation or CPA.
• Experience advising on executive compensation, equity and global mobility in a large multinational or public company.

Applications are accepted online until November 20, 2026. Relocation may be considered within Chevron's parameters, but expatriate assignments are not considered, and visa sponsorship is not available.