Paralegal, Office of the General Counsel Investments Group,

 

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per quarter 

 

 

 

Business Unit Overview:

Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals. We are also a team actively reimagining how legal work gets done - embracing new tools and approaches to deliver better, faster results for the company we serve.

 

Role Overview:

New York Life is seeking an experienced and collaborative paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel Investments Group, with a focus on matters related to mutual fund Board meetings and corporate governance. This full-time remote position (in office as needed) provides the opportunity to partner closely with colleagues, prepare legal documents, and manage projects to help ensure the timely execution of legal initiatives. The ideal candidate is team-focused, highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while building effective relationships across the organization.

 

What You’ll Do:

As a member of the OGC Retail Investments Board team, your responsibilities will include:

· Assist team in preparation, organization and distribution of materials for mutual fund Board meetings, including administration of the electronic Board books system platform

· Assist team in drafting and revising legal memos, Board and Committee resolutions, corporate governance documents, contracts, and other legal materials

· Draft and maintain timelines, project plans and facilitate coordination of projects in connection with Board meeting initiatives and other corporate governance matters

· Assist with process for electronic execution of legal documents and various recordkeeping responsibilities

· Interact with various business departments and attend meetings on behalf of the Office of the General Counsel

 

What You'll Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in mutual fund area

· Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team objectives

· High level of attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

· Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and complete projects on a timely basis

· Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with other business departments

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Excel and DocuSign, with interest in or experience with legal technology, workflow automation, or document management tools (experience with Diligent electronic Board books platform preferred)

 

 

 

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $59,000-$84,500 

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.