BUsiness Consulting II

Houston, TX 77002

Posted: 10/09/2023 Job Category: Business Professional Job Number: 178933 Pay Rate: $48.00 - $50.00

Job Description


Legal Analyst: This Legal Analyst position is based in Houston, TX and is part of the Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream Law Function. The successful candidate will primarily provide commercial, business, and transactional legal support for the Shipping (maritime) business units operating in the U.S.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate must be able to perform delegated paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys, including:
Prepare and negotiate a variety of agreements including, but not limited to the following: Letter of Indemnity, Charter Parties, Contracts of Affreightments, Procurement Agreements
Engage and provide recommendations (risk analysis) to business partners and attorneys on counterparty s changes to legal terms in agreements
Work closely with subject matter experts in tax, finance, intellectual property, information risk management, compliance, and insurance to integrate such guidance into commercial negotiations and agreements
Analyze and summarize documents for review by business partners and attorneys
Perform legal due diligence and legal research
Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product in a fast-paced work environment
Work closely with business partners and attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and support a broad range of commercial transactions and/or large projects
Recommend process improvements and simplification of tasks
Communicate clearly, simply, and directly

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree
Minimum of five years experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting agreements
Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal issues across broad functional and organizational lines (e.G. Supply chain, business partners, and attorneys)
Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, and research skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools

Preferred Qualifications:
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a law degree from an ABA-accredited school


Education:
Bachelor s Degree
Minimum of five years experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting agreements
Paralegal Certificate

Work Schedule: 5/40 - This is a hybrid work arrangement. Candidate must be available to work in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, and work from home Monday and Friday of each week.

Pay Range:
The starting pay range for this position is $48.00 - $50.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.

Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include: 
Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.) 
Continuous Employment Development and Learning 
Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement 
401K 
Aetna Group Medical Coverage & Kaiser for California only 
Dental Insurance Coverage 
Vision Insurance Coverage 
Basic Life Insurance & AD&D 
Long Term Disability 
Voluntary Short-Term Disability 
Direct Deposit 
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

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