Legal Analyst/ Paralegal (Miami/ New York)

Overview

A registered investment adviser focused on long-term, insurance-first investment strategies is seeking a Legal Analyst to join their legal and compliance team. The firm manages a growing portfolio of private market investments including real estate, asset-backed finance, credit, insurance solutions, and private equity, with an $18.7 billion asset mandate. The Legal Analyst role supports legal compliance, regulatory issues, and legal initiatives across the organization. This position can be based in Miami (preferred) or New York.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with compliance program administration, including record keeping, filings, memorandums, testing, and review.
• Maintain the firm's Restricted Trading List and coordinate internal notifications.
• Manage KYC requests and documentation for the firm and clients, coordinating with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Support counterparty onboarding workflows, managing access and documentation across trading and compliance platforms.
• Maintain the internal legal entity database and manage legal documentation and correspondence.
• Review and analyze contracts, agreements, and other legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate non-disclosure agreement workflows, including routing, tracking, and assisting with negotiations.
• Prepare formal written minutes for internal committee meetings in line with compliance requirements.
• Manage legal invoice intake and processing, including review, approval coordination, and submission to Finance.
• Coordinate entity formations, EIN applications, and certificates of good standing.
• Maintain and update entity tracking records, organizational charts, and Directors & Officers lists.
• Prepare and file annual corporate and compliance reports as required by state and federal agencies.
• Prepare and maintain corporate governance documents such as resolutions and consents.
• Assist with transaction matters, special projects, due diligence, legal vendor management, and onboarding initiatives.
• Provide general corporate legal support and communicate legal requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys, compliance officers, accounting, operations, and administration teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm, asset manager, bank, or similar institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Certified notary preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from departments, regulatory agencies, or business community members.
• Competence in legal research and analysis.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with peers, officers, and leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year (United States), dependent on experience and skills.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative team at the intersection of finance, strategy, and investment.
• Exposure to sophisticated investment structures and institutional capital partners.

Location

• Miami, FL (preferred) or New York, NY

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Hiring decisions are based on merit without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Accommodations are available during the hiring process for candidates with disabilities or medical conditions upon request.