Corporate Paralegal
Corporate Paralegal
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Job Description
SPL is a leading provider of compliance and testing services for Environmental Energy and other end markets. Through our ISO and NELAP certified labs verifiable test methods and nationally recognized scientists SPL is dedicated to ensuring accurate and defensible data to our clients and communities. By providing best-in-class laboratory metrology and data management services as well as access to data in real-time our customers can efficiently track and optimize their operations. At SPL we are committed to meeting the needs of the Environmental and Energy sectors through our expansive network of laboratories and service centers. It is our mission to be your preferred partner empowering our customers to lead the world toward a more transparent fair and sustainable future.
Job Summary:
SPL is growing and is currently looking for a Corporate Paralegal in Houston TX. The Corporate Paralegal will be responsible for reviewing contracts (including MSAs) providing high-level employment law guidance in coordination with external counsel and advising on general corporate risk. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic professional with a strong understanding of legal operations in complex multi-site organizations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review draft and redline MSAs vendor agreements SOWs and other commercial contracts;
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry best practices;
- Provide employment law guidance on workplace safety accommodations and employee relations and coordinate with outside counsel as needed;
- Identify and assess legal and operational risks across corporate lab and field environments and recommend and support mitigation strategies;
- Draft update and maintain compliance policies and SOPs in response to evolving laws and business needs;
- Serve as legal liaison for HR Operations Safety Technology and other departments;
- Translate legal requirements into actionable practices;
- Monitor regulatory changes related to employment safety environmental and operational compliance and ensure timely companywide alignment;
- Manage copyright registrations and renewals to maintain enforceable IP protections;
- Review and support lease agreement negotiations to align with legal and operational requirements;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant paralegal or in-house legal support experience;
- Experience in the oil and gas energy environmental services or similar industry preferred;
- Familiarity with intellectual property processes including copyright registration and renewals;
- Experience supporting HR or field safety functions in a legal capacity;
- Experience reviewing and supporting negotiation of real estate or location lease agreements;
- Knowledge of risk management practices specific to multi-location operations;
- Demonstrated expertise in contract review and employment law fundamentals;
- Working knowledge of OSHA FLSA and employment laws affecting field and lab environments;
- Understanding of copyright law and intellectual property management best practices;
- Ability to review and interpret lease agreements in alignment with business operations;
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with a detail-oriented approach;
- Clear and concise communication skills;
- Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across all levels and functions;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal/contract management platforms;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Education:
Bachelors Degree required Paralegal Certificate or equivalent legal training strongly preferred.
Travel Requirements:
This position may require occasional travel.
Work Schedule:
This position follows a standard MondayFriday 8-hour schedule and may require overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
SPL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for the role.
SPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting hiring developing compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
Employment Type
Full-Time
