Corporate Paralegal

NOTE:  This position will be based out of our Houston, TX office location on a hybrid schedule. 

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), this position will be viewed as a critical liaison between NuScale’s legal department and other departments within the larger organization, including interactions with NuScale’s Board.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Coordinates correspondence with Board and committees, prepares and posts Board and committee books, takes minutes at meetings, tracks attendance and status of minutes and serves as Diligent site administrator.
• Assist with Section 16 filings and preparation of other reports filed with the SEC
• Works with other departments to coordinate legal and compliance matters.
• Ensures that documentation requests from outside counsel, courts, regulatory agencies and others are handled effectively and timely.
• Oversees secretary of state filings and applications across multiple jurisdictions.
• Responsible for maintaining and updated legal files and assisting with corporate document retention programs
• Responsible for expanding and maintaining existing corporate electronic databases software.
• Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organizations and management.
• Assists with corporate document retention programs and systems.
• Serve as EA for Chief Legal Officer, managing calendar, travel and expense reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. 
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel.  Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education:  Minimum of Associate degree or experience as a Legal Secretary in excess of the minimum required. Notary Public Certificate preferred.
• Experience:  Minimum of 5 years of full-time working experience as a corporate paralegal or legal secretary, preferably in an energy, utility or EPC project environment, is required. Must have prior experience working at or with publicly traded companies. Must have demonstrated success with effectively working directly with attorneys as a corporate paralegal/legal secretary and demonstrated experience in supporting corporate governance and corporate secretary matters.  Proficiency with Diligent, Workiva
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification. 

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status. 

Pay and Benefits:  

The target pay range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually.  The full pay range is $80,000 - $150,000 annually.  

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.  

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power