About Stardust

Stardust is a forward-thinking family office working towards a future where all women and girls can fulfill their potential. We explore, reflect upon, and evolve our approach to intersectional progress through our dynamic portfolio of Equity, Fund, and Arts:

• Stardust Equity is a mission-oriented investment fund putting capital to work for competitive returns and positive social and environmental impact.
• Stardust Fund is a philanthropic vehicle dedicated to removing barriers and accelerating the participation and power of women and girls. We support movements, bridge gaps, and strengthen ecosystems.
• Stardust Arts is a collection of initiatives committed to innovative, socially-engaged art. We work to challenge the systems and structures that inhibit the participation and power of excluded and exploited people.

We were founded with the belief that bringing together the collective experiences of many is necessary for greater understanding and powerful change. As a lean agile team, we value each individual’s different ideas, perspective, and background. We know through experience that a diverse group of people will create a stronger and more creative work environment, allowing us to continue to wonder, ask questions, and keep pushing.

Job Summary:

This position supports the CEO as both an assistant and with general legal duties. A proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, strong decision-making skills, attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team are also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Administrative Support
  • Provide high-level administrative assistance to the CEO and/or other assigned leadership staff
  • Arrange travel and accommodations for executives
  • Schedule meetings, welcome guests, and take minutes
  • Prepare internal and external correspondence, reports, and presentations
  • Perform office management tasks, including maintaining records and ordering supplies
  • Manage special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by executives

• Paralegal/Legal Administration
  • Coordinate, draft, review, register, and maintain organizational legal and governance documents
  • Maintain entity and corporate lists/files, real estate files, trust list/files, and org charts
  • Manage corporate compliance and Human Resources calendars and filings
  • Coordinate real estate, financing, and corporate transactions
  • Manage contract preparation, approval, execution, and filing (vendor, NDAs, leases, loan documents)
  • Manage insurance renewal process, maintain insurance records, coordinate with brokers and insurers on claims or other insurance needs
  • Participate in the creation and review of company policy documents and templates
  • Notarize documents
  • Furnish copies of corporate documents as requested by other departments and outside relationships
  • Conduct legal research as requested

Required Skills/Abilities

• • Inclusive leadership and collaborative approach to team members
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of legal language and principles, particularly related to corporate governance, contracts, and real estate
  • Ability to effectively draft complex legal documents and correspondence
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and flexible environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience

• • Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
  • Paralegal certificate required
  • At least 3 years of real estate, investment, trust, or corporate paralegal experience preferred

Location

The position will be based in Houston.

Stardust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, military service, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stardust has offices in New York City and Houston.