Legal Analyst - Chevron Corporation

Total Number of Openings

1





Chevron is accepting online applicants for the Legal Analyst role through September 29th at 11:59 PM




Oil, Products & Gas (“OPG”) Law has a team of Legal Analysts (paralegals) who provide transactional and commercial support for the Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream (“DCM”) businesses. This position provides legal support for the Shipping business units and reports to the Supervisor, Legal Analysts, DCM, OPG Law.


This position requires a highly skilled Legal Analyst who is knowledgeable in contracting and exhibits strong leadership and influencing skills.




Responsibilities:


This position will perform paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys, including:

+ Prepare and negotiate a variety of agreements including, but not limited to the following: Letter of Indemnity, Charter Parties, Contracts of Affreightments, Procurement Agreements, Emission Trading Scheme provision (EU-ETS), all based on consultation with business partners and review by attorneys.

+ Complete Maritime Operator’s Holding Account (CTCL MOHA) applications.

+ Engage with and provide recommendations (risk analysis) to business partners contract administrators and attorneys on counterparty’s 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 guidance into negotiations and agreements

+ Analyze and summarize documents for review by business partners and attorneys.

+ Perform legal due diligence and legal research.

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

+ Recommend develop and implement process improvements and simplification of tasks.






Required Qualifications:

+ Minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting agreements

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

+ Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain high quality performance with competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced work environment

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

+ Strong communication (both oral and written), collaboration and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to give effective feedback (both positive and constructive) and receive feedback (both positive and constructive) and act upon it

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

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and think independently on how to solve problems and offer solutions.

+ Demonstrate a growth mindset.

+ Ability to commit to contributing your perspective in a professional manner.

+ Demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability.

+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools, and the ability to quickly learn new tools






Preferred Qualifications:

+ Law degree from an ABA-accredited school.

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.

+ Experience in Maritime Law

+ Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, Sway and Visio).

+ Experience with Ironclad






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.




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Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.




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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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.