Job Details

A well-established organization in the banking industry is seeking a Corporate Legal Specialist to provide administrative and legal support across executive and corporate functions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, resourceful professional with strong organizational and paralegal skills. Working collaboratively, the new hire will support daily operations by managing schedules, preparing documents, and assisting with research and projects while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and seamless coordination across teams.

Salary: $90,000-$100,000

Location: Houston, TX 77338 – FULLY ON SITE

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Support Legal Team: Assist in corporate governance, compliance, and transactional matters, including managing corporate records and preparing legal documents.
• Legal Document Review: Review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Maintain a proficient knowledge of all applicable banking rules and regulations.
• Conduct Legal Research: Perform legal research and analysis on relevant laws and precedents to support corporate actions.
• Board Reporting and Corporate Records: Organize and maintain corporate records, such as meeting minutes and shareholder information. Assist with preparing board of director materials for monthly board meetings and ad-hoc meetings as needed.
• Executive Office and Suite Management: Greet visitors to the executive suite when a candidate/customer is on-site. Order catering for board and professional meetings.
• CEO Support: Manage and assist with CEO's travel, scheduling, expense reports and other duties, as needed.
• Special Initiative/Project Support: Assume responsibility for special projects, gather data, and prepare reports for senior or executive management, audits, and other personnel.
• Executive Support: Support executive management with regulatory relations support, which will include coordinating document requests from federal and state examiners, coordinating meetings, taking the lead on any follow-ups from internal or external personnel.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of Banking or Financial industry experience within legal support
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related experience required
• Certified Paralegal certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Bank administration, lending and operations products and services; related state and federal laws and regulations, and other Bank operational policies and procedures preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures
• Current driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.