Senior Corporate Paralegal

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Position Title

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Paralegal is responsible for comprehensive management of all matters relating to state insurance regulatory filings, U.S. legal entity/subsidiary management, U.S. Board of Directors meetings, enterprise-wide corporate governance support, and other legal team support across the company. As a key member of a collegial, supportive legal team, the Senior Corporate Paralegal will collaborate with senior management, internal and external board members, external advisors and stakeholders across the organization.  

Position Description:

• Manages U.S. legal entity registrations, annual reports, licensing, etc.

• Prepares insurance regulatory filings and responds to inquiries from state insurance regulators

• Provides support to independent auditor, financial reporting group, and other internal stakeholders related to corporate governance and other entity matters

• Supports legal team on large-scale M&A transactions, including review of non-disclosure agreements, document preparation, and post-closing integration and administration

• Manages Board of Directors meetings for U.S. entities, including drafting agendas, resolutions, and minutes and coordinating collection and distribution of meeting materials

• Maintains corporate records and stays current with respect to best practices for corporate governance and secretary functions and services

• Supports investment management counsel/function with administrative and transactional matters

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-10 years of hands-on experience working in a corporate legal function

• Prior experience in the insurance/financial services sector strongly preferred

• A broad knowledge of corporate secretary department practices; proficiency in Diligent BoardBooks a plus

• Substantive knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and legal research and reasoning skills necessary to identify and resolve issues as they arise

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail necessary to manage and drive projects and tasks to completion

• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively on a variety of projects and with colleagues at all levels of the company

• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment

• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Location: New York, NY (generally 1-2 days/week in the office, may be more)

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

• New York, NY Base Salary range: $115K - $150K

Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: 

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. 
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. 
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.