Associate Corporate Counsel

For oil & gas exploration and production companies worldwide, Superior Energy Services provides oilfield products and services with global reach, financial stability, and a strong safety culture. Through a portfolio of premier rental and well servicing brands, Superior delivers robust inventory, expedient delivery, engineered solutions, and expert consultative service—guided by enterprise-wide Shared Core Values and a commitment to safe, sustainable operations and corporate citizenship. Superior is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Superior is currently seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel (or senior-level Corporate Paralegal) to join our team in Houston, TX (Downtown) (On-Site 5 days per week) to support a dynamic, private, growth-oriented company. This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel, M&A, and will work closely with both the Assistant General Counsel and the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

The position provides broad exposure to corporate, transactional, and governance matters. While primarily aligned with M&A and strategic transactions, the role will also support the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary on corporate and corporate secretarial matters.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical discipline and familiarity with public company governance standards, while operating effectively in a fast-paced private company environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate & Governance / Secretarial Support

• Support the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in maintaining corporate structure, governance standards, and legal entity compliance across jurisdictions


• Assist with entity management, including formations, dissolutions, reorganizations, and maintenance of corporate records


• Prepare and review corporate documentation, including resolutions, consents, intercompany agreements, and related materials


• Provide support on corporate secretarial matters as directed, ensuring governance discipline consistent with public company standards

M&A and Strategic Transactions

• Report to and support the Assistant General Counsel, M&A on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from diligence through closing and integration


• Assist in coordinating transaction documents and closing deliverables


• Manage due diligence processes, including data room organization, diligence tracking, and issue escalation


• Support post-closing integration, including legal entity consolidation, governance alignment, and documentation of structural changes

Financing & Related Transaction Support

• Assist with debt financing transactions, including coordination of ancillary documents and lender deliverables


• Respond to underwriter and lender requests, including document production and issue tracking


• Support KYC, UBO, and similar regulatory or counterparty diligence requests

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, tax, treasury, and business teams on transactional and structural matters


• Coordinate with external counsel and service providers to manage execution and timelines


• Provide practical, business-oriented support aligned with company objectives
  
  

Qualifications:

Corporate Counsel 
J.D. from an accredited law school; active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of relevant experience, including law firm and/or in-house experience
Experience supporting M&A transactions, financing transactions, or corporate governance matters
Familiarity with entity management, corporate structuring, and post-acquisition integration
Exposure to public company standards or governance practices preferred

Senior Corporate Paralegal
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification
8+ years of experience as a corporate or transactional paralegal (law firm or in-house)
Strong experience in entity management, corporate records, and transaction support
Demonstrated involvement in M&A transactions, diligence processes, and closing coordination
Experience handling KYC/UBO requests, lender diligence, and similar documentation workflows
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple deal workstreams

Requirements:

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong project management skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with sound judgment
Strong communication skills and ability to work across functions and seniority levels

Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k)