Senior Corporate Paralegal

Summary of Position:

This position will report to the SVP, General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary. As a key member of the Legal Department, this position will have primary responsibility for subsidiary entity management and governance and will provide support for all corporate governance and Board responsibilities, securities laws compliance and reporting, as well as corporate M&A and financing transactions as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with corporate governance matters with respect to the Board of Directors and/or its committees; Board material preparation; meeting preparation and execution; maintain corporate records.
• Oversee entity formation and management and all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consents.
• Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records.
• Responsible for tracking Section 16 holdings and preparing and filing Section 16 reports.
• Assist with annual stockholders' meetings, including preparation of proxy statement and coordinating annual meeting preparation and logistics.
• Work with General Counsel to administer insider trading responsibilities, trading windows and pre-clearance procedures.
• Work closely with the Company’s transfer agent and stock plan administrator managing shareholder records and stock transfer activities.
• Assist with managing outside counsel, including overseeing billing practices.
• Assist with preparation of D&O questionnaires.
• Oversee administration of director compensation program and practices.
• Assist with preparing and managing Board and Committee meeting schedule.
• Provide general support for the legal department with contracting needs, management of workflows, coordination of documents, obtaining signatures and governance matters.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality.
• Exemplary communication (written and verbal), organization, recordkeeping, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of diligence and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a consultative manner with every level of internal and external customer, including Senior Management.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to participate in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or expected equivalent in experience required.
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of general corporate paralegal experience, including at least 3 years’ experience at a U.S. publicly traded company preferred.

Travel and Schedule Requirements:

• Work is performed at a CIVI location Tues-Thurs with an option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays as business needs allow.
• Schedule: traditional 40-hour workweek or alternative schedule of 9 hour works days M-Thurs and 4-hour workdays Friday.
• Occasional travel to other CIVI locations may be required.
• This position requires some on-call work, and deliverables may be required outside of core office hours including on nights and weekends.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment.
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans.
• Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
• Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
• Employee assistance program.
• Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

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

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Base Pay Range: $106,600 - $112,500