Job title: Corporate Paralegal

Location: Houston, TX

Pay: $80,000-$90,000

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and PTO

Key Responsibilities:

Support M&A activities, including due diligence and initial NDA review.
Draft, review, and coordinate execution of corporate governance and compliance documents.
Maintain and update the contract management system, ensuring timely tracking of key dates and obligations.
Review, analyze, and summarize various contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service contracts, and licensing agreements.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues affecting the organization.
Assist with regulatory compliance in the energy sector (e.g., Public Utility Commissions, NFA, Secretaries of State).
Support general corporate legal matters, including employment agreements and litigation support.
Maintain licenses, certifications, entity registrations, and bonds across multiple business lines, including deadline calendaring.
Perform administrative tasks such as document filing, editing templates, coordinating meetings, maintaining executive calendars, and taking detailed minutes.
Assist the General Counsel with corporate books and special projects as needed.
Provide general legal and administrative support to the Company’s General Counsel.

What Success Looks Like:

Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and the ability to bring innovative ideas to the table.
Positive, collaborative team player who supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
High level of accountability and ability to create actionable paths forward.
Curious, adaptable, and open to learning in a dynamic environment.
Maintains high ethical standards and a critical eye in all work.
Works effectively under pressure and manages multiple priorities seamlessly.
Able to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate legal or compliance role preferred.
Highly advanced skills in grammar, proofreading, document drafting/editing, and legal research.
Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience with DocuSign, Lexis, or similar management tools/databases.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Contract work,