Senior Paralegal
Boardwalk Pipelines
Houston, TX 77046
Description
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We are currently looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our Houston, TX office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The paralegal is an essential member of Boardwalk’s Legal Department, working with attorneys and internal clients on a wide variety of legal matters in a fast-paced environment. In addition to working well in a team environment, ideal candidates must show initiative and be proactive in their day-to-day duties. Representative duties include:
- Review and draft contracts (e.g., confidentiality agreements, service agreements, scope of work agreements, and purchase orders); collaborate with attorneys on legal review; incorporate client specifications; ensure compliance with applicable company policies, laws, rules, and regulations; communicate and negotiate contract terms with contractors and suppliers; oversee and facilitate contract execution; and deliver final documents to appropriate parties
- Provide document support and organizational assistance on special projects with senior leadership
- Provide ancillary assistance with purchase and sales agreements and coordination of same
- Assist with contractor qualification and onboarding
- Manage and update contract databases
- Provide training on legal procedures, best practices, and company policies
- Update standard legal forms
- Assist as necessary with litigation management and discovery
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience working with contracts
- Experience in the construction, engineering, or pipeline industries is strongly preferred
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong understanding of confidentiality principles and business relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
- Two-year applicable Associate degree in a technical field
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Paralegal Certification
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.