Subsidiary Governance Liaison

Total Number of Openings2Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through November 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.  The Subsidiary Governance Liaison position is based in Houston, TX, and is part of the Corporate Governance Department within the Law Function.The Subsidiary Governance Liaison reports to the Assistant Secretary and Managing Counsel, whose team assists with advising the Board of Directors and senior management with corporate governance and Executive Committee matters and subsidiary governance. The position provides consultation on corporate structure, restructurings, incorporations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and company qualifications; and maintains governance requirements and records in the United States and globally.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:- Provides counsel on corporate structure and oversees the incorporation, reorganization, dissolution, redomiciliation and qualification of companies:Works closely with assigned operating company heads, line management, and outside counsel to anticipate and expedite the governance requirements of the units’ business plans and strategiesAdvises on and oversees the formation, reorganization and liquidation of corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and partnershipsPrepares complex resolutions, notices, waivers, etc. for board and stockholder meetingsParticipates in due diligence efforts for corporate restructuringsProvides training to business units on directors’ and officers’ duties, delegation of authority, execution authority and other governance mattersObtains legal opinions as necessaryServes as an officer and/or director of subsidiaries, and reviews and signs various types of contracts.- Oversees the governance of Chevron subsidiaries:Ensures subsidiaries meet legal requirements of all relevant jurisdictions.Attends and takes minutes of meetings for certain joint ventures as applicableDevelops, implements, and maintains policy changes and interpretations related to corporate governance.Ensures that regular, special and annual meetings of stockholders and the board of directors are conducted for all applicable subsidiaries, divisions and controlled affiliatesReviews and prepares supporting documents for stockholder and board meetingsServes as a member of the company’s Internal Finance Committee, reviewing and revising proposals and managing corporate actions related to corporate restructurings and internal finance transactionsProvides documents and other corporate information in support of litigation, transactions and other business needsEnsures proposals regarding changes to corporate structure comply with requirementsManages changes to officer and director appointmentsReviews powers of attorney and proxies to ensure compliance with Chevron policiesAssists businesses and corporate departments with obtaining execution of documents in compliance with corporate policiesServes on project teams with businesses and organizations for complex transactionsUnderstands legal requirements of complex transactionsProvides guidance and support in responding to Know-Your-Customer requests and other regulatory and compliance requirements- Updates or oversees the updating of subsidiary company data:Updates the subsidiary governance database information, including corporate details and director and officer appointmentsMaintains a central repository of governance documents and ensures that the company’s subsidiary database is currentParticipates in entity management system reviews and implementation efforts- Supports the Managing Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Subsidiary Governance, in managing the Executive Committee process:Liaises with business unit contacts to ensure approved governance items are minuted and implementedRequired Qualifications:Education – BA or higherMinimum of five years’ legal experienceExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong organization and planning skillsOpen-minded, collaborative approach to projects; active participant in projects involving various functions of the enterpriseIndependent judgment and governance knowledgePreferred Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree or other law degreeAdditional relevant legal, governance, or corporate compliance experienceStrong working knowledge of legal entity management platforms and related technology tools.Demonstrated experience conducting legal research and analyzing corporate, regulatory, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.Comfort and fluency with AI tools to enhance research efficiency, document drafting, compliance monitoring, and process automation.Relocation Options:Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will 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 positionU.S. Regulatory notice:Chevron 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.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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