Legal Executive Assistant

An independent oil and gas producing company is seeking a self-motivated Legal Executive Assistant who will provide support and legal assistance to the General Counsel and Senior Counsel.

This is a great opportunity for a committed candidate who has a thorough knowledge of legal procedures & documentation and essentially thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

$85,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Type of Position: Direct hire

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in drafting and coordination of signing process for confidentiality agreements, board resolutions, meeting minutes and other agreements
• Provide mergers and acquisitions support, including assistance with due diligence and data rooms
• Assist with document preparation and execution for transaction closings
• Proofread and revise legal documents
• Assist with pre-closing and post-closing support (including tracking closing requirements and filings)
• Organize and maintain transactional files (both electronic and physical)
• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines
• Assist attorneys with legal research, including performing UCC searches
• Assist with legal entity management, including creating entities
• Provide administrative and general support to attorneys

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of in-house legal department or transactional law firm experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Visio, and Concur
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Problem Solving/Analysis, Thoroughness, Time Management
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, vendors, and customers
• Must have ability to handle multiple tasks in a high stress environment