Paralegal

Search Services

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$92,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Arabic Language, Business Operations, Business Support, Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Governance, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Executive Assistant Skills , Finance, International Business, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Office, Oil and Gas, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SEC Filings, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our Client is a leading international energy services company supporting the oil and gas industry across multiple global markets. Located in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas, the organization operates in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment with significant international business activity and executive-level exposure.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Client is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the CFO and Director of Finance with corporate governance, legal administration, compliance coordination, and corporate recordkeeping functions. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining and improving corporate governance processes, supporting executive leadership, and assisting with legal and compliance matters related to international business operations.
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and proactive professional with strong corporate secretarial experience who can operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist with preparation, organization, and filing support for SEC-related documents and corporate filings
  • Prepare, maintain, and organize management meeting minutes, board documentation, and corporate governance records
  • Coordinate proxy-related materials and corporate communications
  • Maintain and improve corporate recordkeeping processes and documentation standards
  • Support compliance initiatives and maintain legal and regulatory documentation
  • Maintain entity records and support corporate governance activities across multiple jurisdictions
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, executive leadership, and cross-functional departments as needed
  • Track deadlines, filings, renewals, and compliance requirements
  • Organize and maintain highly confidential legal and corporate records
  • Provide executive-level legal and administrative support to the CFO and Director of Finance

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Paralegal certificate required
  • Minimum of 10 years of corporate paralegal or legal assistant experience
  • Strong experience with corporate governance, board minutes, and corporate secretarial responsibilities
  • Experience supporting SEC filings, proxy-related matters, and compliance functions
  • Experience supporting international business transactions preferred (especially Middle East and North Africa)
  • Ability to work independently and improve processes with minimal supervision
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
  • Comfort using or learning new corporate governance and compliance tools such Nasdaq Boardvantage and Optro AuditBoard
  • Arabic language proficiency is not required; however, the ability to read and speak Arabic would differentiate otherwise qualified candidates

SALARY RANGE
$85,000 to $92,000 annually, depending on experience
 

About the Company

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Search Services

With well over 100 combined years of recruiting experience, Search Services remains Houston's premier search firm focusing on Accounting & Finance, IT, and office administrative positions. Whether you're actively engaged in a job search or are passively looking for the next step in your career progression, let us be your eyes and ears in the Houston marketplace. Our services cost you nothing and we like to approach your job search in a consultative and highly discreet manner.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.searchsvc.com/