Senior Paralegal

Global X ETFs•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Global X is seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to join its Legal team. This role will support ETF product launches and maintenance, international distribution, corporate governance, and broader legal operations. The Senior Paralegal will act as a key operational partner, managing complex regulatory filings, legal projects, and governance activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position offers significant exposure to ETF launches, SEC filings, international distribution, and legal operations, with opportunities to take ownership of critical legal processes and projects.

Requirements

3–5 years of paralegal experience within a law firm or in-house legal team supporting exchange-traded funds (ETFs), open-end mutual funds, and/or closed-end funds
Prior experience with ETFs, registered funds, or SEC filings strongly preferred
Deep familiarity with SEC filing processes and document management practices
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal team members
Professional judgment, discretion, and reliability in handling sensitive information
Bachelor’s degree (required)
A Paralegal Certificate is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Proactive, process-oriented, and solution-focused
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Strong sense of ownership with the ability to follow through on tasks
Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Support ETF launches and ongoing product maintenance, including preparation, review, and version control of regulatory filings (e.g., annual registration statement updates, 485 filings, 497 filings, NFA exemptions, and related state filings).
Manage the EDGAR filing process end-to-end, including document compilation, formatting, submission, and confirmation of acceptance.
Assist with SEC comment responses and coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and service providers to support filings including Forms 13F, 13G, and 13H.
Draft, proofread, and conduct consistency and version-control reviews of disclosure documents and related materials.
Maintain filing calendars, workflow schedules, status reports, and internal trackers to ensure timely, accurate submissions and adherence to deadlines.
Track jurisdictional requirements, maintain regulatory matrices, and organize guidance from local counsel for international distribution support.
Provide documentation and administrative support for international ETF distribution initiatives and cross-border fund registrations.
Support execution and maintenance of international selling agreements, platform documentation, and related distribution arrangements.
Organize and maintain agreement records, including executed agreements, amendments, restatements, and governance documentation.
Conduct preliminary review of NDAs and corporate agreements and support attorney review of more complex contracts.
Prepare board materials, resolutions, fund governance documentation, and related legal memoranda.
Prepare documents for execution and coordinate signature collection with internal and external stakeholders.
Track deliverables, maintain timelines, and support coordination across legal workstreams and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to legal operations initiatives, including template standardization, playbook development, workflow enhancements, and technology implementation projects.
Assist with employment-related matters, internal reviews, outside counsel requests, litigation holds, and document collection.
Maintain matter files, support scheduling and deadlines, and ensure accurate recordkeeping across legal matters.
Partner with attorneys, business stakeholders, IT, and external service providers to improve legal processes and operational efficiency.