Corporate Paralegal

Baytex Energy Corp. - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Oil and Gas Extraction

About the position

The Corporate Paralegal at Baytex Energy USA, Inc. will support the legal team by handling a variety of tasks related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation. This role involves working closely with attorneys and various departments to ensure that all legal processes are managed efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents related to corporate transactions and litigation.
• Assist in general corporate housekeeping matters including entity formation and dissolution.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate legal documentation.
• Prepare minutes, resolutions, written consents, and officer's certificates.
• Conduct legal research and manage case files effectively.
• Monitor agreements and documents circulated for signature.
• Maintain legal files and records in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with corporate transactions and related due diligence activities.
• Review and administer outside counsel legal invoices.
• Support the collection, review, and production of documents for litigation and audits.
• Prepare and process expense reports, code invoices, and maintain files and spreadsheets.
• Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience as a corporate, in-house paralegal.
• Experience in oil and gas and contracts management is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Adobe Sign is desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated abilities with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.