Hybrid Senior Paralegal

at SS&C Technologies

• Job title: Senior Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Braintree, United States

About the role

• Senior Paralegal handling regulatory filings and client interactions in a hybrid role for a leading financial services company. Collaborating with attorneys on compliance and governance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve all internal and external client needs including preparation of registration statements and/or other regulatory filings required under the Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act of 1933 and Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
• Prepare drafts of regulatory documents for various mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds for filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms N-1A, N-2, N-CSR, N-PX, PRE 14A, DEF 14A and N-14.
• Review EDGAR versions of regulatory filings and file with the SEC.
• Coordinate production of proxy materials for both routine proxies and special shareholder meetings, including obtaining quotes and engaging the proxy tabulator.
• Collaborate with attorney team members to plan and prepare for fund board and shareholder meetings.
• Attend client board meeting and take minutes as needed.
• Draft and distribute legal documents, communications, resolutions, board meeting minutes, correspondence, notices, proxies, agendas, and proxy statements.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of multiple client board meetings and compliance calendars.
• Monitor and report on regulatory initiatives promulgated by various regulatory agencies.
• Mentor junior paralegal team members on department policies and procedures, day-to-day tasks and special projects.
• Other jobs as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with mutual fund, corporate governance or regulatory filing strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Investment Company and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 strongly preferred.
• Experience with EDGAR.
• Proficiency with legal terminology relevant to the industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong ability to communicate with a wide and diverse audience (both internal and external).
• Advanced spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work directly with clients on a daily basis.
• Must be willing to work 6 days per month in one of our offices

Benefits

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• 401k Matching Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!