Darlene Sylvester

Draft, review and revise contracts, corporate agreements, deeds and other legal documents for business and estate matters. Research corporate entities and business filings and prepare entity formations, operating agreements and related corporate documentation.

Worked directly with the CEO and Board of Directors on bylaws, governance requirements, board materials and organizational compliance. Reviewed contracts and agreements and coordinated with leadership on legal, governance and business matters.

Managed contract administration and day-to-day business matters for an owner-led construction company and related entities. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated vendor, sales and commercial agreements and maintained corporate filings and compliance documentation.

Drafted, reviewed, redlined and negotiated Master Service Agreements (MSAs), project agreements, confidentiality agreements, NDAs and other commercial contracts. Tracked contract expirations, renewals and terminations and maintained contract records to support ongoing compliance and business needs. Worked with department heads, General Counsel, outside counsel and HR to resolve contract, regulator

Provided legal research and business operations support as a self-employed professional and board member.

Managed business operations for an international oil and gas services company and worked directly with the President and CEO. Reviewed, managed and negotiated business agreements, corporate insurance policies and compliance requirements and coordinated with outside counsel on corporate and litigation matters. Handled operational research, risk-related matters and special projects supporting the co

Managed company contracts and the contract database, including MSAs, vendor agreements, customer agreements, employment agreements and property leases. Negotiated terms and conditions with vendors and customers, monitored contract deadlines and obligations and worked with company leaders to maintain compliance with contract requirements. Researched governmental and environmental compliance require

Drafted, reviewed, tracked and maintained contracts, employment agreements, compliance reports and real estate leases, including global lease records. Managed contract dates and records for renewals, expirations and terminations and prepared compliance and risk-management reports for leadership. Worked with sales teams, vendors, customers and outside counsel on contract terms and company requireme

Coordinated HR and payroll functions and provided executive assistance to the City Manager and Mayor.

Coordinated civil court operations and provided administrative support.

Certificate in Improving Your Business Through a Culture of Health.

Certificate in Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract.

MBA in Finance from Sam Houston State University.

Grade: Cum Laude

BAAS in Paralegal Studies with a minor in Business, graduated Cum Laude.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

AAS in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved program, graduated Magna Cum Laude.