Valaris
Paralegal- Corporate
Valaris, Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
The position reports to the Senior Attorney - Corporate and is responsible for providing legal support to the operations function within the Valaris Legal Department.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.
Job Summary
The position reports to the Senior Attorney - Corporate and is responsible for providing legal support to the operations function within the Valaris Legal Department.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Attorney - Corporate and the overall functions of the Valaris Legal Department on a global scale.
- Manage and provide legal support for subsidiary management, including international branches and joint venture governance, as assigned.
- Manage and provide legal support for all needs of Valaris' subsidiary governance and administration, including the formation, liquidation and maintenance of good standing status of subsidiaries.
- Provide legal support for financial statement approval, execution and filings.
- Provide legal support for intercompany restructuring transactions and intercompany agreements.
- Manage and provide legal support for the sale of rig assets.
- Proficient use of hCue for the sourcing of subsidiary and affiliate company information within the Valaris corporate structure.
- Provide legal support for review, drafting and revision of corporate resolutions, various intercompany agreements and other corporate contracts.
- Collaborate closely with other practice groups, including accounting and tax, on subsidiary legal requests.
- Develop processes, procedures, and standardization to capture best practices within areas of responsibility.
- Maintain a database of template agreements.
- Develop and implement goals for areas of responsibility and ensure delivery and execution on a timely basis of such goals.
- Provide high-quality and cost-efficient paralegal services to support Valaris' business goals in a manner consistent with the company's core values.
- Liaising with corporate agents, embassies and consulates in respect of attestation and legalization of documentation for use in international jurisdictions.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university is preferred
- Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school preferred
- Licensed Notary Public for the State of Texas preferred
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years of paralegal experience
- Experience to carry out principal duties and responsibilities.
- Fundamental understanding of corporate matters.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to highest ethical standards.
- Strong work ethic and a proven ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a highly confidential and results-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with individuals throughout the organization and outside counsel in a professional manner.
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.