Corporate Paralegal - Stealth Startup : Job Details

Corporate Paralegal

Stealth Startup

Job Location : Houston,TX, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-30T17:49:23Z

Job Description :

We are an infrastructure company seeking corporate paralegal to join a highly collaborative workplace. Our focus is acquiring real estate and developing solar, wind and battery power projects to offer a unique solution to the market that enables a zero-carbon world.

The ideal candidate is experienced with real estate, contracts, permitting and corporate governance. Previous experience working for a law firm or corporate legal team required. Experience in the power and renewables sectors a plus. Role is available for immediate hire.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Drafting, filing and managing various business entity documents for corporations and LLCs, including entity formation, entity foreign qualifications, obtaining EINs and annual reports
  • Prepare resolutions, consents, board minutes and other corporate governance documents
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
  • Assist with contract negotiations and review
  • Support management of active contracts, including real estate leases
  • Assist with all stages of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., board of directors and auditors)
  • Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures for managing the company's records
  • Prepare, update and manage corporate policies and procedures
  • Provide support in litigation and dispute resolution processes
  • Support office manager functions when required
  • Organizes and manages documents, including creating spreadsheets and retrieval systems
  • Uses legal software, databases and other software to support company operations

Work Hours and Benefits: This position is full-time position in Houston, TX. We offer comprehensive insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Corporate governance and board reporting experience required
  • Legal data rooms experience required
  • Contract database experience required
  • NetSuite, Diligent, and SharePoint systems experience a plus
  • Ability to interact and work directly with internal executive team a plus
  • Experience with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to investors a plus
  • Experience in real estate, power, or renewables industries a plus
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Discretion, trustworthiness, and confidentiality
  • Deadline driven
  • Multitasking
  • Project management
  • Teamwork

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • At least five (5) years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on corporate governance and contract management in an in-house law department or law firm
  • Associate's degree from an ABA-approved paralegal education program or a bachelor's degree preferred
  • Certification, such as designation as a NALA Certified Paralegal or Advanced Certified Paralegal, National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) Registered Paralegal, or National Association for Legal Support Professionalism (NALS) Professional Paralegal, a plus

We are looking to hire someone immediately.

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