Senior Securities Paralegal - Stamford, United States - Guardian Life

Description

Are you a seasoned securities paralegal who has experience with securities filings and insurance products?' Is a culture where "People Count," "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Securities Paralegal to provide a high quality and diverse range of services and administrative support to the Law Department, with attorney supervision as appropriate.

Guided by our company Purpose of "Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities," we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to "what" we deliver, our goals and "how" we deliver, and our values and behaviors demonstrated in delivering against our goals.

We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert in your practice area, and leading people and teams where applicable.

Our colleagues, and the candidates we hire are key to the continuing success of our department.

As Securities Paralegal, you will be involved in filing securities products with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Your responsibilities will include preparing and organizing legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting research on securities laws, assisting in the drafting of disclosure documents, communicating with regulatory authorities, and managing deadlines associated with the filing process.

You will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of submissions to the SEC.

In addition, you'll work collaboratively with several attorneys and other paralegals, who support multiple business units on a broad range of other important legal and compliance issues.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and assignments and must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Interpersonal skills, initiative and excellent communication skills will be critical to success in this position.

You are

• Someone who enjoys working in a team environment while achieving results independently. Your confidence allows you to develop relationships with a wide variety of individuals and to make decisions.
• You can juggle multiple assignments and clearly and concisely communicate advice.

You have

• 3 plus years of experience as a securities paralegal required.
• Experience with SEC insurance product filings preferred.
• Paralegal certification or degree preferred.
• Prior law firm or in-house experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skills and is well versed in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and understanding of Westlaw database.

You will

• Prepare and organize SEC required filings.
• Conduct legal research on securities laws.
• Draft securities disclosure documents.
• Communicate with the SEC and other regulators.
• Manage the deadlines associated with SEC filings.

Functional Leadership Skills & Behaviors

Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Demonstrate ability to use communications and stories to inspire, motivate and influence others on ideas.
• Communicate with conciseness, composure, and confidence in an engaging manner.
• Go beyond the expected and engage others to do more
• Proactively seek out leadership or significant project opportunities rather than wait for direction.

Business Savvy

• Take the time to learn and become well-versed in the business. Bring your professional expertise to bear for business or customer needs in a way that makes a significant difference.
• A strategic end to end view in organizing and planning work or initiatives and able to deliver exceptional results and outcomes by influencing others.
• Find ways to ask insightful questions in creating or shaping a new solution. Challenge existing approaches and enlist others in new thinking. Have experience creating a change environment and champion new projects that shape the future.

Legal Expertise

• A mastery of both written and oral communications with the goal to provide concise, clear messaging to persuade the audience, especially at the executive level.
• Remain current in your subject matter and demonstrate expert knowledge in your field.
• Make ongoing, significant contributions toward achieving team and organizational goals.
• Bring a solutions-based approach when working with clients, understanding needs required to deliver unique solutions to challenging business problems.

Lead by Example

• Bring your authentic self to work and demonstrate empathy ... create an inclusive environment
• Prioritize your well-being
• Stay informed and continually develop yourself as a leader. Create capacity for growth.

Reporting Relationship

This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Individual Markets Products.

Location /Travel

Hybrid role -In office 2 days a week, WFH - 3 days a week, Preferred Location - Hudson Yards Office, New York, NY or close to any Guardian office locations;, Holmdel, NJ; Bethlehem, PA; Stamford, CT.

Travel to Guardian locations as determined by the People Leader.

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Salary Range

$79, $130,365.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position.

The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact