Corporate Paralegal

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA with employer contribution

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks & discounts

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Houston to join a lean, fast-paced legal team. You will own corporate governance, equity administration, and support ongoing M&A activity alongside senior leadership.

The role offers high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to help build scalable legal infrastructure for a growth-stage company. You will manage filings, capitalization tables, and equity platform administration while driving reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong entity management background.
• Equity administration experience.
• Experience with Carta or similar equity platforms.
• Corporate governance support.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records and organizational structures.
• Manage annual filings, foreign qualifications, and subsidiary compliance.
• Support governance documentation and board-related matters.
• Assist with domestic and international entity management.
• Administer employee equity programs.
• Maintain capitalization tables and equity records.
• Manage equity grants and transaction documentation.
• Serve as primary administrator for equity management platforms.
• Improve processes, systems, and workflows.
• Manage contract repositories and legal intake processes.
• Create reporting and dashboard solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business units.
• Assist with acquisition integrations and divestitures.
• Participate in strategic corporate initiatives.

Skills

Entity management

Equity administration

Governance support

Legal operations

Tools

Carta

Job description

Ready to take ownership, gain executive-level exposure, and help scale a company on an exciting growth trajectory?

A rapidly growing organization is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Paralegal to join its lean and collaborative legal team. This is an opportunity to work directly alongside senior legal leadership, support ongoing acquisition activity, and play a critical role in helping build the infrastructure of a company with long-term public company aspirations.

If you enjoy combining corporate governance, equity administration, legal operations, and strategic transactions in a fast-paced environment, this role offers exceptional visibility and career growth.

What You\'ll Do

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

• Maintain corporate records and organizational structures
• Manage annual filings, foreign qualifications, and subsidiary compliance
• Support governance documentation and board-related matters
• Assist with domestic and international entity management

Equity Administration

• Administer employee equity programs
• Maintain capitalization tables and equity records
• Manage equity grants and transaction documentation
• Serve as primary administrator for equity management platforms

Legal Operations

• Improve processes, systems, and workflows
• Manage contract repositories and legal intake processes
• Create reporting and dashboard solutions
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business units

M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Assist with acquisition integrations and divestitures
• Participate in strategic corporate initiatives

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong entity management background
• Equity administration experience
• Experience with Carta or similar equity platforms
• Corporate governance support
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Highly Desired

• In-house corporate paralegal experience
• Startup, high-growth, or venture-backed company experience
• Technology, SaaS, logistics, or e-commerce industry experience
• Legal Operations exposure
• Global entity management experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Significant interaction with the Chief Legal Officer
• Broad responsibility across multiple legal functions
• Ongoing M&A activity and acquisition integration work
• Opportunity to help build and improve legal infrastructure
• High-growth environment with substantial career advancement potential
• Entrepreneurial culture where your work has visible impact

Benefits Include

• Multiple PPO and HDHP medical plan options
• HSA with employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition and discount programs