Paralegal
Location: Houston, Texas
Description: TransCanada is at present recruited Paralegal right now, this vacancy will be depute in Texas. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For over 60 years, we've had the vision and scale to deliver big things that matter to the world. From supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North American! s with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities, we believe in making big things possible.
TransCanada is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers and define energy infrastructure in North America.
Department:
Corporate Secretarial US
Contract Type:
Regular, Full-time
General Information:
This position is responsible for paralegal support to TransCanada's U.S. Corporate Secretarial group in Houston, Texas. The group currently includes two attorneys, one junior paralegal and one associate.
- We anticipate that we are able to fill this position locally therefore this position is not eligible for domestic or cross-border relocation.
Duties include:
- Assist with preparation and mail ou! t of Board and committee meeting materials, including agendas,! resolutions and board books;
- Draft minutes and written consents and arrange for signature and distribution;
- Set up and manage calendar for Board and committee meetings; track attendance;
- Maintain corporate record books and documentation for TransCanada’s U.S. entities (80+);
- Manage and maintain Secretariat database for domestic subsidiaries and other entities;
- Complete state regulatory and other filings, including Railroad Commission, assumed name and eminent domain filings;
- Assist with responses to auditor, due diligence and other document requests;
- Prepare certified resolutions and certificates;
- Track and report changes in officers, directors and ownership;
- Facilitate signatures on documents requiring officer signatures; and
- Perform special projects as needed.
Required:
- Minimum 5 to 7 years experience as a cor! porate secretary paralegal;
- Able to manage multiple tasks with minimal oversight and comfortable interacting with all levels of an organization;
- Experience with managing domestic subsidiary activities, corporate governance matters and corporate records;
- Must be able to work independently, have strong multitasking skills and be able to plan and organize work;
- Must communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing;
- Must be proficient in use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Proven track record as a team player; and
- Flexibility to support occasional after-hours mailings prior to Board meetings.
- Knowledge of or experience with energy industry;
- Exposure to Westlaw or Lexis would be an asset; and
- Experience with Secretariat.
- Bachelor's or paralegal certificate
To apply, go to https://careers.transcanada.com/erc/apply.! htm and enter reference code EXT50638426-01 or click HERE.
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Only applications submitted through the TransCanada Careers website will be acknowledged
Thank you for choosing TransCanada in your career options.
TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to TransCanada.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 25 May 2013 13:34:24 GMT