Paralegal

Aspida Financial Services LLC•Durham, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aspida is a tech-driven insurance carrier backed by Ares Management Corporation, offering retirement solutions and annuity products. The company culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a strong work ethic. Aspida is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Legal & Compliance team to support the General Counsel and in-house legal team. This role will focus on corporate governance, corporate transactions, and insurance regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have law firm experience in a corporate or transactional practice and be eager to apply their expertise in a fast-paced, technology-driven insurance environment. A genuine curiosity, self-motivation, and excitement about leveraging AI in legal work are highly valued. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and requires onsite presence in the Durham office three days a week.

Requirements

3–7 years of paralegal experience at a law firm, with a focus on corporate, M&A, or transactional matters
Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance functions, including subsidiary management and board administration
Genuine curiosity and a proactive mindset — someone who identifies problems and pursues solutions without waiting to be asked
Demonstrated interest in or hands-on experience deploying AI tools (e.g., contract review platforms, legal research AI, document automation) to improve efficiency and quality of legal work
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency with legal technology tools such as iManage, Diligence, or similar document management and virtual data room platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the Raleigh-Durham or Charlotte, NC legal market preferred
Experience working with or within an insurance company, financial services firm, or similarly regulated industry
Familiarity with insurance regulatory filings (e.g., NAIC filings, state licensing)
NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or NFPA PACE certification
Experience with Datasite, Intralinks, or similar M&A data room platforms
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain and organize corporate records, including entity formation documents, board and committee minutes, resolutions, and organizational charts for Aspida's domestic and international subsidiaries.
Coordinate and prepare materials for board of directors and committee meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes, and written consents.
Manage annual compliance filings, registered agent relationships, and state qualification requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Support the maintenance of corporate subsidiary structure, including tracking ownership, capitalization, and regulatory licensing.
Assist with due diligence in transactions, including organizing and reviewing data room materials, preparing due diligence checklists, and summarizing findings.
Draft and review ancillary transaction documents such as closing checklists, certificates, consents, and assignment agreements.
Coordinate closing logistics including document execution, regulatory approvals, and post-closing integration tasks.
Maintain transaction files and closing binders in an organized, audit-ready manner.
Support insurance regulatory filings and correspondence with state departments of insurance in collaboration with compliance and outside counsel.
Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on corporate, insurance, and transactional matters.
Manage outside counsel relationships, including coordinating matters, reviewing invoices, and tracking engagement letters.
Assist with contract review, routing, and tracking through the company's contract management system.