Senior Paralegal, Oil & Gas

Plona Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Houston is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support attorneys on complex finance and corporate transactions in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of Paralegal experience and substantial knowledge of oil and gas industry terminology. Responsibilities include managing document filings and transaction records. This position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Paralegal experience is required.
• 5+ years of oil & gas experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with mortgage and regulatory filings related to oil and gas assets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with county recording offices and regulatory agencies.
• Manage key aspects of deal lifecycle on behalf of attorneys.
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and diligence materials.
• Review and file UCC financing statements.
• Maintain records of oil and gas transactions and contracts.

Skills

Document management

Due diligence

Closing processes

Oil and gas terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Firm: AmLaw100

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 with OT eligibility

On-site Logistics: Hybrid (3) days a week

The Senior Paralegal will support attorneys working on complex finance and other corporate transactions in the oil and gas sector, including upstream, midstream, and downstream projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling transactional matters, strong knowledge of oil and gas industry terminology, oil and gas mortgages and other filings, and the ability to work independently on document management, due diligence, and closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with county recording offices and regulatory agencies;
• Manage key aspects of deal lifecycle on behalf of attorneys, including creating and maintaining checklists, identifying critical deadlines, and organizing communications;
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and diligence materials; prepare and distribute signature pages; compile and finalize documents and closing binders;
• Review and file UCC financing statements; order and review UCC lien searches and corporate documents; coordinate with external vendors regarding the same;
• Maintain records of oil and gas transactions, contracts, and other legal documents;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Minimum of 7+ years of Paralegal experience (required)
• Minimum of 5+ years of oil & gas experience (required)
• Familiarity with mortgage, environmental and regulatory filings related to oil and gas assets;
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional transactions, especially across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and other oil and gas regions.