Senior Paralegal, Corporate Governance

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

3d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (required) or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in a related field, eg. Law, Corporate Legal Studies, or Legal Assistant Studies
Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution or program (required)
Law Degree, post-college legal entity management/administration training, corporate secretarial diploma, or 8+ years of relevant on-the-job experience in lieu of post-graduate education (preferred)
Minimum of eight (8) years of corporate paralegal experience in a public corporation, private company, or law firm
Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on entity management experience (Must be able to provide verifiable proof of independently managing a portfolio of at least 200 U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries)
Must have proven hands-on Canadian entity management experience
Stable work history
Current Notary Certification/License (required)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a highly integrated team
Ability to multitask and provide consistent, accurate deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Must possess high ethical and professional standards and maintain confidential and proprietary information
Must be able to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and work with minimal supervision
Must be proactive in identifying and responding to client needs and opportunities

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Entity Management Systems (CT Advantage, hCue, Blueprint, Secretariat)
Virtual Data Room (VDR) software
Microsoft Teams
Document management systems (Share Point)
Dun & Bradstreet and World-Check Compliance Check or similar compliance software
Experience with Agiloft, Oracle, AI, and similar technologies will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the corporate secretary and governance function for all domestic and foreign (non-US) subsidiaries by drafting resolutions and minutes at the corporate and subsidiary levels for: election of officers and directors, updating of banking requirements, and any other events requiring formal approval pursuant to governing documents and/or laws; preparing documents for mergers, dissolution, change, or formation of entities and qualification and withdrawal of entities in foreign jurisdictions; drafting and maintaining powers of attorney; registering entity branches; making annual filings; and filing amendments to corporate organizational documents, ensuring required governmental filings are completed in a timely manner and that subsidiaries are in compliance with all regulatory requirements
Maintain minute books and records with respect to all subsidiaries and joint venture entities and create and provide legal entity organization charts and periodic reports to various internal departments and businesses and external parties, as required
Serve as a primary contact within the Corporate Governance Team/Legal Department for detailed corporate information, liaising directly with other departments (Finance, Tax, Treasury, and other resource groups), and external parties (auditors, counsel, government agencies) and provide corporate secretarial and governance support for matters related to bank account authorizations, intercompany dividends, capital contributions, capital reductions, subsidiary reorganizations, guarantees, intercompany transactions, promissory notes, and intercompany loans
Assist with the execution of detailed tax step plans to establish, or re-structure legal entities and effect intercompany transactions, draft, review and manage filings for internal restructuring documentation, closings, acquisitions, etc.
Support due diligence, provide KYC information and documents (Formation documents, Incumbency Certificates, etc.) in connection with opening and maintenance of bank accounts and all other treasury related transactions
Perform administrative duties such as distributing documents for signature via Adobe Sign, maintaining a record of legal and policy documentation, legal vendor management and review of invoices submitted for annual registration of subsidiaries
Maintain accurate entity data in Pattern's SharePoint legal archives website and CT Advantage hCue database
Ensure compliance with records retention policy and requirements and maintain working knowledge of company policies, state and federal legislation
Manage relationships with Pattern’s corporate registered agent and various external counsel globally, liaising with them as necessary for apostille and legalization process of foreign documents; review and approve invoices from these firms and service providers
Research and respond to inquiries concerning the company and its subsidiaries and affiliates from other sections of the Legal Department