Corporate Paralegal Governance & Compliance [NYC]

  • Oliver James
  • New York, New York
  • Full Time
Corporate Paralegal, Governance & Compliance [NYC] Our client, a highly rated global P&C insurance and reinsurance platform with a strong capital base and international footprint, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Legal & Compliance function in New York City. The role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and offers the opportunity to support a broad range of corporate, governance, and compliance matters across a multinational enterprise. This is a high-visibility role within a lean legal team supporting complex cross-border operations, entity management, and regulatory coordination across multiple jurisdictions. The position offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on corporate governance, legal operations, and enterprise-wide compliance initiatives in a fast-paced, globally integrated environment. Key Responsibilities: Support corporate document drafting, production, and file management Maintain legal records, corporate binders, and entity documentation Assist with corporate governance (entity maintenance, resolutions, filings) Support legal operations, systems, and workflow tracking Assist with budgeting, expenses, and legal admin support Manage IP renewals and global recordkeeping Support KYC and compliance documentation requests Conduct legal and compliance research as needed Coordinate notarization and apostille requests Support regulatory filings and general compliance operations Provide day-to-day administrative and project support to Legal & Compliance team Job Requirements: Must Have: College degree or paralegal training or degree 2-4+ years as a corporate paralegal Corporate paralegal experience with a recognized law firm or corporate legal department (insurance a plus) Strong experience in corporate legal support (NOT litigation) Exposure to at least one: corporate governance / entity support legal operations / legal admin document & records management Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Comfortable in a high-volume, detail-heavy support role NY County Notary or ability to obtain Nice to Have: Insurance / reinsurance experience Compliance, KYC, or regulatory support exposure International / multinational exposure Legal operations systems experience IP renewals or filings experience Apostille / notarization experience Role Summary: Corporate governance and legal operations support Document, records, and entity management Compliance and administrative legal support Global Legal & Compliance team support Compensation & Location: Base Salary: $63K-$90K base Bonus: Discretionary bonus Location: NYC Benedits: Medical, Dental, Vision + 401(k) + ESPP + PTO Apply Now
Job ID: 523640543
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2026

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