Senior Paralegal

Position Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal – Corporate and Securities Law. The Senior Paralegal will provide support regarding corporate governance and securities and corporate law matters.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparing and filing stock transactional reports on Forms 3, 4, and 5

• Obtaining SEC filing codes for new directors and executive officers

• Tracking beneficial ownership of directors and executive officers

• Assisting with the tracking and review of related party transactions and director independence determinations

• Assisting in all aspects of administration of insider trading program

• Coordinating with brokers and plan administrators regarding stock transactions of insiders

• Overseeing relationship with transfer agent

• Coordinating communications internally and with vendors regarding quarterly dividend payments

• Managing annual meeting process, including coordinating with vendors regarding distribution of proxy statement and voting tabulation

• Preparing and filing NYSE required documents and notifications

• Drafting intercompany agreements 

• Maintaining a repository of intercompany agreements

• Drafting resolutions, agreements and other documents to support various corporate activities

• Assisting in due diligence reviews

• Managing various corporate law projects, including closings

• Liaising with partners across business entities

• Liaising with local and foreign counsel

• Recommending, developing and implementing actions to improve process quality

• Additional duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5+ years of paralegal experience with a financial emphasis required

• Consummate professional with the ability to operate as an enthusiastic advocate for the Company brand

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and intuitiveness, while being persuasive, positive, collaborative, and receptive to feedback

• Ability to work well independently, efficiently, and proactively to achieve established goals

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within a collaborative, team environment

• Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit a positive, can-do attitude

• Houston, Texas area resident

• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States

• Ability to pass a thorough background check

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time

• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis

• Ability to perform general office administrative activities: writing, copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone

• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment

• Regular and on-time attendance

• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.