Job Description

Job Descriptions

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of IT Legal Analyst located in San Ramon, CA through April 8th, 2021.

The successful candidate must be able to perform delegated paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys, including but not limited to:

* Preparing and negotiating a variety of information technology agreements including, but not limited to the following: Cloud agreements (e.g. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), Software License, IT Professional Services, Statements of Work (SOWs), Software Evaluation, and other agreements for software/hardware, all based on consultation with business partners and review by attorneys.

* Preparing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to the following: Sales, Purchase, Services and Non-Disclosure Agreements.

* Engaging and providing recommendations (risk analysis) to procurement, various business partners, subject matter experts (tax, compliance, data privacy), IT security teams, and attorneys to effectively negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement.

* Issue spotting and communicating risks to various stakeholders.

* Working closely with business partners and attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and supporting a broad range of IT transactions and/or projects.

* Performing legal due diligence and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that Chevron guidelines and policies are followed.

* Multi-tasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product in a high growth and fast-paced work environment.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree.

* Minimum of 3 years experience as a paralegal or 2 years experience as an attorney supporting IT and commercial transactions.

* Contracting expertise relating to IT agreements, including the ability to effectively analyze and communicate IT and legal issues across broad functional and organizational lines (e.g., procurement, business partners and attorneys).

* Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

* Strong communications skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

* Self-starter and fast learner, who has a passion to learn about new technologies and who is adept at working in a true team environment and partnering with procurement, business partners, IT security/ information risk management teams, senior management, clients, attorneys and staff.

* Knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of tools and legal research applications.

* Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing and research skills.

* Ability to maintain high quality performance under tight deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

* A general understanding of contracting principles in commercial transactions and concepts relating to data security and intellectual property in IT transactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a law degree.

* Prior experience in a fast-paced IT company while managing a high volume of work.

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.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

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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