Paralegal, Office of the General Counsel Investments Group,

New York Life•New York, NY

3d•$59,000 - $84,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

experience with Diligent electronic Board books platform

Responsibilities

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