26Feb

Counsel, Commercial Trading & Transactions

  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #579
  • Salary: $185,000

The Counsel, Commercial Trading and Transactions  will report to the Managing Counsel, Commercial & Marketing and work with colleagues in a large law department in a publicly traded, Fortune 50 international energy company. This a Junior role on the team and will be based in our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities May Include:
•    Advising on Lubricants transactions
•    Advising on corporate guarantees in support of Commercial trading
•    Advising on a wide range of Commercial trading, storage and transportation agreements
•    Opportunities to assist on M&A transactions
•    Instructing and managing outside counsel and specialists to get appropriate, cost-effective advice

 Required Qualifications
•    Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
•    J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
•    A member in good standing of any U.S. bar
•    5 or more years of commercial law experience in a top law firm or as in-house counsel at a company of similar size and scale   
 
Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience advising on common contractual terms in the trading of energy commodities
•    Knowledge and experience advising on storage and transportation agreements
•    Experience advising on trade finance documents, particularly guarantees and letters of credit
•    Superior negotiation, advocacy and presentation skills
•    Mature judgment and discretion
•    Ability to manage and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which involve collaborative work with employees in different departments or with varying levels of seniority
•    Self-initiation on complex assignments
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with clients, legal support staff and external counsel
•    Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines and function independently without significant supervision
•    Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, operations, and industry practices
•    Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance and continuous improvement

Total Rewards

At The Company, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

•    Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
•    8% 401k company match
•    Cash Balance Account pension
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
•    Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

25Feb

Probate Litigation Associate

  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #578
  • Salary: $150,000

Probate Litigation Attorney – willing to train in this area of law

Local law firm with a variety of service offerings, is adding an Associate attorney needed to work in the probate, guardianship and trust litigation with experience in related administration of estates, trusts and guardianships.

Candidates should have 5 plus years of experience in litigation and knowledge of probate and fiduciary litigation is a plus.

Candidates with a background in family law may also be a plus as we discussed.

Candidates should be able to handle hearings on their own, take and defend depositions as well as draft and respond to discovery. Having tried cases is a plus.  Excellent research and writing skills are required.

 

24Feb

Real Estate & Transactions Counsel

  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #576
  • Salary: $185,000

The Counsel, Real Estate & Transactions reports to the Managing Counsel – Transactions, Projects & Procurement and will work with colleagues across a large corporate law department in a publicly traded, international energy company.

Responsibilities May Include
•    Providing general in-house support for legal matters to the Company’s Real Estate Services business unit, including negotiating complex transactions with owners, lessors/lessees, and other third parties
•    Ensuring risks are adequately identified and addressed in agreements and compliance by The Company with the laws and regulations of local, state and federal governments
•    Handling all real estate related transactional matters, including, but not limited to, transfers of titles and deeds, easements, leases, right-of-way agreements, licenses, purchase and sales, and other real estate transaction terms and conditions
•    Conducting due diligence and providing assistance with corporate transactions regarding real estate, entity, and asset corporate transactions 
•    Advising clients regarding any and all real estate legal matters including, but not limited to, title searches, examination of property titles, zoning, land use issues, closings, and capital projects. 
•    Cross-functionally engaging within Legal Department and business units to assess risks and benefits of real estate actions
•    Managing outside counsel retained in connection with the provision of such advice, services, and documentation
Required Qualifications
•    Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
•    J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
•    A member in good standing of any U.S. bar
•    4 or more years of experience as an attorney practicing at a law firm or legal department
Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience providing legal advice with respect to real estate, oil & gas, and other transactional legal matters
•    Superior mediation, negotiation, advocacy and presentation skills, and mature judgment and discretion
•    Ability to manage and prioritize assignments which may be broad in scope and complexity, and which involve collaborative work with employees in different departments or with varying levels of seniority
•    Self-initiation on regular and complex assignments
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal business clients, support staff, and with external resources such as outside counsel and other collaborators
•    Ability to represent the Company before regulatory, state, and local agencies or other external contacts
•    Ability to work independently within broadly defined objectives, perform job functions without extensive supervision, and take ownership of projects and responsibilities
•    Ability to learn quickly and apply company policies, procedures, operations, and industry practices
•    Comprehensive analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, planning, evaluation, and legal project management skills
•    Effective use of knowledge and experience in establishing and weighing alternatives for making decisions associated with areas of responsibility
•    Strong individual initiative, discipline and commitment to superior performance and continuous improvement

Total Rewards
They Company provides access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
•    Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
•    8% 401k company match
•    Cash Balance Account pension
•    Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
•    Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

 

18Feb

Office Manager

  • Location: houston
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #575
  • Salary: $130.00

Office Manager – Downtown – 100% ONSITE:

A global law firm with a strong Houston presence in the energy sector is searching for an Office Manager due to retirement. The current Office Manager has been with the firm since they first opened in Houston and has 8 direct reports and will work closely with other managers in the office. Law firm or professional services experience required. Will consider candidates out of the finance or HR department at firms as well. In partnership with the Director of Administration (DOA), the Office Managing Partners (OMPs), and firmwide, regional and local management, the office manager has responsibility to supervise support staff covering office operations (recruitment, monitoring workflow, performance appraisals, staff development and conflict resolution), life/safety procedures, office activities and social events, and has responsibility for overseeing facilities functions.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

  • Firmwide Coordination: Supports firmwide initiatives at the local level by coordinating office staff and operations. This includes regional resource sharing, participation in departmental meetings, new hire training, and assisting with local marketing, recruiting, and diversity events.
  • Facilities Management: Oversees office facilities, including reception, catering, conference center operations, furnishings, maintenance, repairs, office services, and supply management. Manages relationships with vendors, property managers, landlords, and engineers on lease, sublease, and building operations matters.
  • Regional Office Management: Collaborates with regional and local leadership to ensure appropriate staffing levels for secretarial, paralegal, project support, billing, IT, and administrative teams. Regularly engages with management to implement firm objectives, enhance office morale, address concerns, and maintain high work quality.
  • Team Supervision: Manages non-legal operations staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, workload distribution, and conflict resolution. Provides training, facilitates team meetings, and offers clear direction to enhance professional development. Oversees on-site outsourced personnel and works with regional and firmwide management on administrative functions. Maintains knowledge of technology infrastructure and event planning while demonstrating strong leadership and motivational abilities.
  • Client Relations: Maintains positive client relationships by handling inquiries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring exceptional service standards.
  • Finance and Accounting: Oversees daily accounting operations, including processing invoices, reconciling catering and facilities expenses, managing the Houston office budget, and ensuring compliance with local time entry and billing deadlines.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as required to support office, regional, and firmwide operations.

 

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum of five years of leadership experience in office management within a legal, professional services, or large enterprise environment
  • 100% onsite availability and attendance

The firm offers excellent benefits including a PENSION!

08Nov

Corporate Legal Secretary

  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #551
  • Salary: $80.00

Houston office of international law firm is hiring a corporate legal secretary to assist a team of corporate attorney with a focus in energy, transportation, and infrastructure.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Types, formats, edits and finalizes documents, including correspondence, memoranda, agreements, etc., in accordance with the Firm's document formatting standards, using a PC with a word processing package and other Firm software.
  • Organizes clerical functions and work flow.
  • Enters, proofreads for accuracy and posts lawyers' time diaries on a daily basis (as received from assignments).
  • Coordinates travel arrangements, including air, hotel and car for lawyers and clients. Processes lawyers' travel expenses.
  • Proofreads all documents, correspondence, etc., to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar, punctuation and syntax. Checks to ensure accuracy of jobs sent to duplicating service.
  • Receives, screens and transmits telephone calls, conference calls and messages to lawyers, clients and staff .
  • Promptly processes incoming and outgoing mail and distributes upon receipt.
  • Coordinates conferences, meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients. Schedules conference rooms and food service.
  • Maintains the calendar of meetings and business trips for assignments. Apprises assigned lawyers of their schedules in advance of their commitments.
  • Coordinates the prompt production, processing and delivery of assignments' work products through Reprographics, i.e. duplicating, messenger and telecommunication services.
  • Coordinates client billing with billing services, as needed.
  • Obtains information from library services and makes copies, as requested.
  • Maintains a safe and unobstructed work area, including a neat and well-organized desk. Demonstrates safe work practices.
  • Maintains all client files on a daily basis in accordance with standards set by Records Management Center. Maintains other files, as needed.
  • Performs a variety of secretarial functions, including processing new client/matters and expense reports, preparing notebooks and exhibits, etc.
  • Enters all daily tasks into the Quest task tracking system.
  • Performs other work related duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates.

 

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