Paralegal- Corporate

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.

Qualifications

• 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 

Skills & 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.