Corporate Legal Assistant

Legal | Full-Time | Exempt| Primarily in office, with reasonable flexibility | Support
Location: Dallas, TX

About Sentinel Midstream

Sentinel Midstream provides premier midstream solutions for crude oil gathering, storage, and terminaling. With diversified industry expertise, Sentinel's leadership team has a proven track record of delivering value to customers. The company leverages extensive resources in commercial development, project engineering, project management, and midstream operations to provide innovative, reliable solutions that meet customer needs.

Position Summary

Sentinel Midstream is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support its in-house legal team. This position provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and business professionals through document preparation, contract administration, records management, calendar coordination, and confidential legal-department operations.

What You'll Do

·       Prepare, format, proofread, revise, compare, and distribute legal documents, correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other business materials.

·       Assist with contract execution, tracking, document routing, and records administration.

·       Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files in accordance with Company policies and document-retention requirements.

·       Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and prepare meeting materials and follow-up items.

·       Coordinate with outside counsel, vendors, and other third parties; receive, screen, and route calls and correspondence.

·       Support legal-department technology needs, conduct internet research, and assist with special projects.

·       Handle confidential, sensitive, and privileged information with discretion and sound judgment. 

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

·       High school diploma or GED equivalent.

·       A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or in a comparable legal-administrative role.

·       Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

·       Proficiency with document-management systems, document comparison, Adobe Acrobat, and PDF management.

·       Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

·       Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, anticipate needs, and protect confidential information.

Preferred Experience

·       Associate or bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.

·       Experience supporting a corporate legal department or law firm.

·       Experience supporting contract management, legal document preparation, outside-counsel coordination, or corporate records administration.

·       Familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive, and legal or contract document-management systems.

Why Sentinel Midstream?

At Sentinel Midstream, you'll have the opportunity to shape the technology strategy of a growing energy company while partnering directly with executive leadership. We value innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

·       Competitive base salary and bonus based on experience and performance

·       Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

·       401(k) plan with employer match (no vesting period)

·       Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

·       Professional Development Opportunities

·       Collaborative Team Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentinel Midstream is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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If you're a professional who enjoys building teams, driving innovation, and partnering with executive leadership to deliver business results, we'd like to hear from you.