Paralegal

Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal – PRT & Reinsurance provides professional-level legal support to the VP, Senior Corporate Counsel and broader Legal team in connection with Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) and Reinsurance & Capital Management matters. This role independently manages complex legal and administrative tasks, supports transaction execution, maintains legal records, and contributes to process improvements within a fast-paced, transactional legal environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of paralegal or related legal experience, preferably in financial services, insurance, or transactional law
• Strong legal research skills and proficiency with legal research databases (e.g., LexisNexis)
• Understanding of transactional legal processes and lifecycle of legal documents
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Regular and punctual attendance

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification/designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of transaction documents, including NDAs, commitment agreements, group annuity contracts, reinsurance treaties, trust agreements, and related ancillary documents
• Support attorneys in coordinating pension risk transfer and reinsurance transactions, including document tracking, execution, and closing processes
• Maintain and organize transaction records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility
• Track post-transaction deliverables, including contract finalization, certificates, and compliance documentation
• Assist with drafting and submission of regulatory filings
• Conduct comprehensive legal research as needed and summarize findings for attorneys
• Analyze legal and regulatory information impacting PRT and reinsurance activities
• Support responses to internal inquiries, regulatory requests, and examination materials
• Manage complex legal files, including version control, document integrity, and audit readiness
• Maintain calendars and track deadlines for transactions, filings, and regulatory obligations
• Ensure proper organization of legal records in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with outside counsel on document exchange and matter status tracking
• Identify opportunities to improve legal workflows, document management, and transaction processes
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives led by Legal leadership
• Act as a liaison between Legal and business stakeholders to facilitate efficient handling of legal matters
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees