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If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About TTSTC
The Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) is a special-purpose entity that manages, safeguards, and invests public funds and securities belonging to the state of Texas, its agencies and local political subdivisions of the state. TTSTC’s special-purpose entity status provides the Comptroller’s office direct access to specialized investment services and programs enabling the Comptroller to achieve the highest return at the lowest cost to the state.
General description
Are you an experienced Paralegal with experience in investments, including private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital?
The TTSTC Legal Department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal. This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial, and supportive legal team working in a dynamic environment at the intersection of law, finance, and public service. Our fast-paced environment offers exciting opportunities to work on sophisticated investment transactions supporting the legal team, while contributing to the financial security of the State of Texas. We value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while achieving our mission to preserve and grow the state's financial resources by competitively managing and investing them over $150 billion in state assets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with limited partnership agreements, side letters, and subscription documents. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of TTSTC’s investment process. In this role, you will support the TTSTC Legal Department acting as a key liaison with internal and external teams, reviewing, analyzing, and preparing private investment documents, and supporting the legal team in contract negotiations, among other tasks. We offer a competitive salary and potential incentive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and meaningful work contributing to the financial wellbeing of the State of Texas.
Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.
Work Hours
Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university in a bachelor’s degree with major course work in law or a related field.
- Seven plus (7+) years of legal assistance/paralegal work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. degree
- Strong knowledge of investment structures and documentation
- Experience working in government, financial services, or institutional investor is a plus.
- Familiarity with the Texas Public Information Act
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel software.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a Paralegal certificate or relevant experience required.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will
Investment Responsibilities:
· Reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing private investment agreements, including limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, and other governing documents
· Preparing and coordinating execution of subscription agreements and investor questionnaires
· Drafting side letters
· Assisting TTSTC attorneys with negotiating and due diligence on investment transactions, including coordinating with external counsel and other investment professionals
· Tracking and maintaining key investment and legal documentation, including managing deadlines and compliance requirements
· Conducting legal research on investment related topics, regulations, and best practices
· Coordinating with counterparties, service providers, and other divisions within TTSTC to help ensure investment documentation is submitted and recorded appropriately and timely
Legal Support Responsibilities:
· Assisting in drafting and managing contracts, including interacting with vendors, reviewing invoices for contract compliance, and reporting to Contract Administration Office
· Drafting correspondence, responding to open records requests (Texas Public Information Act), and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
· Performing legal research and analysis related to TTSTC’s operations
· Reviewing and editing legal documents
· Responding to audit requests.
· Maintaining organized legal files and use of document management systems.
· Maintaining investment and compliance calendars.
Other Responsibilities:
· Provide general legal and administrative support to attorneys as needed
· Assisting with biennial legislative session including:
o Analyzing proposed legislation
o Preparing costs estimates
o Managing legislative reporting system
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Important Note to the Candidate:
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.