Corporate Paralegal

We are looking for a Corporate Paralegal to support legal and government operations for a fast-growing company advancing sustainable industrial innovation. Based in Houston, Texas, this position partners closely with legal leadership to keep corporate, regulatory, and governance matters organized, timely, and execution-focused. The role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can manage outside counsel coordination, maintain critical records, and contribute to compliance and external affairs initiatives across a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead coordination of legal projects by organizing priorities, aligning stakeholders, and following through on deadlines and required deliverables.
• Administer legal records, contract files, and matter trackers to ensure accurate documentation and easy access to key information.
• Work with external law firms and service providers on engagement logistics, matter oversight, invoicing, and efficient use of legal spend.
• Support transaction and corporate documentation readiness by gathering materials, tracking status, and helping maintain complete records.
• Maintain governance and entity management materials, including corporate records, subsidiary documents, and board-related files.
• Assist with export control and trade compliance activities by coordinating internal reviews, monitoring obligations, and supporting licensing and reporting needs.
• Prepare summaries, dashboards, and briefing materials that help legal leadership monitor progress across active matters and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to government and policy-related efforts by supporting legislative tracking, compliance reporting, and preparation of external affairs documentation.
• Provide project coordination for senior leaders on legal, regulatory, and cross-functional initiatives tied to departmental goals.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in paralegal work, legal operations, compliance coordination, program management, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or a Juris Doctor is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support corporate transactions, commercial agreements, and ongoing corporate compliance activities.
• Experience coordinating outside counsel and managing legal workflows across multiple matters at the same time.
• Working knowledge of export control requirements, including ITAR and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with government relations, policy support, or lobbying-related compliance activities is preferred.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Background in a startup, manufacturing, chemical, technology, or other regulated environment is preferred.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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