Chevron Legal Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

As a Land Representative, you will play a key role in supporting our stakeholders in making informed, strategic business decisions by:

• Negotiating and drafting agreements with partners and landowners related to oil and gas exploration and production activities.

• Researching and analyzing title documentation for exploration, development, workover and plug and abandonment well operations.

• Providing land expertise to cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Commercial, Operations, etc. to support strategic decision-making on land agreements and ownership matters.

• Engaging with federal and state agencies on regulatory matters related to oil and gas operations.
• Managing surface land matters such as access, water, fencing and compliance with government requirements, as well as resolving surface damage claims.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with third party stakeholders.

Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong communication skills: Can clearly and effectively convey ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to learning and feedback: Proactively engage with land professionals to quickly build a strong understanding of the land organization's role and impact on oil and gas development. Ideal candidates are curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn-actively seeking out opportunities rather than waiting for direction. Candidates should be open to both giving and receiving constructive feedback, as well as recognizing and sharing positive feedback to foster a supportive and growth-oriented team environment.
• Negotiation ability: Use appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to establish effective relationships with third parties, including government agencies, landowners, and partner company representatives to negotiate the agreements and documentation necessary for oil and gas development.
• Planning and organizational ability: Demonstrate the ability to set priorities and guide yourself and others to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
• Team-oriented mindset: Collaborate effectively within team settings and contribute to cross-functional initiatives to address business challenges.
• Contract interpretation, drafting, and problem solving: Review third-party contracts to ensure they align with company standards, and draft agreements that effectively support business objectives while remaining acceptable to external stakeholders. Analyze complex title opinions and chain-of-title documents to determine appropriate next steps.

Potential Work Locations:

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Midland, Texas, United States of America

Covington, Louisiana, United States of America

Degrees: B.A., B.S., BBA, MBA, MS, JD

Additional Information:

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions

• The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $103,000 - $122,000 yearly. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their respective degree level and discipline for U.S. payroll offers.
• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP:

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position. To be considered for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident.

U.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. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.