Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Counsel / Senior Counsel located in Houston, TX or San Ramon, CA through April 12th, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
(Pacific Standard Time).This is a position in the Employment Law Group of the Organizational Capability Center.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of employee benefits experience.
Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, providing legal advice regarding Section 125 plans, health and welfare plans, wellness programs, disability leave and benefits, and employee-benefits issues related to divestitures, mergers and acquisitions.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:+ Advise on ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other healthcare laws and Internal Revenue Code requirements applicable to employer health and welfare plans.+ Draft ERISA plan texts, summary plan descriptions and summaries of benefits and coverage.+ Review annual open enrollment materials and other benefit communications for legal compliance.+ Advise on various wellness programs and ensure legal compliance.+ Support Requests for Proposals (RFPs)+ Negotiate vendor contracts.+ Train on Section 125, ERISA, HIPAA, fiduciary duty and other benefit legal requirements.+ Advise on employee benefits claims and appeals.+ Advise on benefits-related merger, acquisition, and divestiture issues.+ Advise on disability benefits, including knowledge of California Voluntary Disability Plans, FMLA, sick leave laws, etc.+ Advise on requirements of State and local Paid Family Leave lawsRequired Qualifications:+ Juris Doctorate or similar law degree.
Must be admitted to practice law in some U.S.
state or in the District of Columbia, and obtain eligibility to practice law in-house in California or Texas (depending on work location).+ In-depth knowledge of ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.
and applicable Internal Revenue Code provisions.+ At least 4 years of experience as a benefits attorney.+ Demonstrated skill and experience in providing timely and client-focused advice and counsel on benefit-related issues.+ Demonstrated skill and experience in litigation risk assessment and risk avoidance/reduction strategies.+ Demonstrated skill and experience in effectively communicating complex issues (oral and written).Preferred Qualifications:+ Experience advising on private health care exchanges+ Experience advising on executive compensation and retirement plans+ Litigation experienceRelocation Options:+ Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.International Considerations:+ Expatriate assignments will not be consideredRegulatory 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 [email protected] participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.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.The post Counsel / Senior Counsel first appeared on Novagg.