Corporate Governance Legal Assistant

Overview We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Halliburton is seeking a Corporate Governance Legal Assistant to join its public company legal team in Houston. This is a high-visibility role supporting SEC and NYSE reporting, Board and Committee matters, annual shareholder meeting preparation, entity management, and other core public company governance work. We are looking for an innovative self-starter who can help take the group to the next digital level. This role involves regular interaction with in-house attorneys, senior executives, Board members, internal business leaders, outside counsel, and other key stakeholders. This is a role for someone who wants direct exposure to: public company governance, SEC reporting, Board-level processes, and the legal infrastructure supporting a global enterprise. We are open to experienced candidates and developing professionals with the right judgment, communication style, attention to detail, and interest in public company work. This role is based in our Houston office five days per week. Because the position supports Board, executive, and time-sensitive public company matters, in-person collaboration gives the right candidate direct access to senior legal and business leaders, faster training, and deeper involvement in the work. Job Duties Support SEC and NYSE filings and compliance, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8‑K, proxy statement materials, annual report matters, Section 16 reporting, dividend reporting support for investor relations, and related public company filings. Assist with preparation for Board of Directors, Board Committee, and annual shareholder meetings, including agendas, materials, resolutions, minutes, consents, logistics, and follow‑up items. Help manage governance calendars, filing deadlines, meeting timelines, signature processes, and related deliverables. Prepare and coordinate corporate governance documents, including resolutions, written consents, powers of attorney, certificates of incumbency, officer certificates, secretary certificates, and other corporate records. Maintain accurate corporate records, minute books, officer and director records, filing records, and legal department information systems. Assist with entity management and subsidiary governance matters across the United States and Caribbean jurisdictions, as needed. Help improve legal department processes through smart use of technology, including Workiva, BoardVantage, DocuSign, SAP, EDGAR, and generative AI tools. Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and strong attention to detail. Qualifications Typically requires undergraduate degree, and/or paralegal certificate, and/or equivalent experience. Undergraduate degree, paralegal certificate, legal assistant experience, or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail, judgment, discretion, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask questions, seek direction, or elevate issues. Professional maturity and interpersonal judgment suitable for interaction with senior executives, directors, attorneys, and external advisors. Comfort learning and using generative AI and legal technology platforms. Preferred Qualifications Experience preparing or coordinating SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, Form 8‑K, proxy statements, and annual report materials. Experience supporting Board, Committee, and shareholder meetings. Experience with Workiva. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given the experience, additional job requirements, and/or business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant. At Halliburton, we’re committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package — which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Location 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States Requisition Number: 209944 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Support Services Product Service Line: Legal Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Nearest Major Market Houston Job Segment Information Systems, SAP, ERP, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr Halliburton Energy Services