Tax Counsel, Compensation and Benefits

Total Number of Openings

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Tax CounselCompensation Benefits and U.S. Information Reporting located in Houston Texasthrough August 28th 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CT).

Serve as Chevrons lead tax advisor on the taxation of compensation benefits payroll workforce mobility and U.S. information reporting. Partner with the business legal HR payroll executive compensation and finance teams to deliver strategic and technical tax advice manage tax risk support federal state and international compliance and develop sustainable processes for the taxation and reporting of employee executive and service-provider payments.

This position reports to Managing Tax Counsel in Chevrons Corporate Tax Legal group.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

The primary role is to serve as Chevrons lead tax advisor on compensation benefits payroll HR workforce mobility and US information reporting matters providing technical guidance on complex tax issues and supporting compliance with federal state and international tax requirements. Partner with corporate stakeholders and leadership to achieve business objectives in view of tax cost and compliance impacts.

• Analyze the tax implications of compensation benefits equity and deferred compensation programs executive perquisites and M&A transactions developing practical solutions that align tax requirements and 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 reporting treaty-based withholding claims and related compliance obligations.
• Advise on the tax treatment of non-cash fringe benefits and perquisites (for example personal use of corporate aircraft spousal travel and company-provided vehicles) including imputed income valuation proxy disclosure coordination and payroll reporting.
• Represent the tax function in federal and state audits and examinations of Chevrons payroll tax and U.S. information reporting compliance by developing technical positions coordinating responses to information requests and supporting audit defense strategies.

This role will also contribute to the general advisory function of the Tax Legal group and will be expected to assist with research and advisory pertaining to US federal income tax generally including:

• The domestic and international provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
• U.S. tax implications relevant to U.S. and non-U.S. corporate entities and partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) froma U.S. law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing (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.
• An extensive understanding of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with peers and varied groups of both 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 environment.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

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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