Paralegal - One Year Contract | Hybrid at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Support, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor Management, Legal Research, Contract Drafting, Microsoft Office, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Securities Regulation, Financial Markets, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, Investment Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Please note: this is a one-year contract What you do: The successful candidate, working with the Senior Legal Counsel and the broader US legal team, will provide legal support across the full spectrum of AllianzGI US’s growing private markets platform, including infrastructure debt, infrastructure equity, private equity, private credit secondaries and other offerings. Core responsibilities include supporting the following activities: Making regulatory filings within the framework devised by the legal team and working with various third-party service providers to ensure timely submissions Maintaining U.S. regulatory compliance, including monitoring and tracking regulatory deadlines, renewal filings and compliance obligations, managing corporate governance and supporting risk management efforts Leading the U.S. vendor onboarding and management process, including initiating and covering the internal Third Party Risk Management process, maintaining an inventory of U.S. vendor contracts and managing expirations, terminations and renewals Managing legal processes and documentation around separate accounts / institutional mandates, including but not limited to investment management agreements, investment guidelines, responses to RFPs Managing internal business relationships and communicate directly with a range of internal business clients Conducting legal and regulatory research on securities laws, compliance requirements, and industry best practices Managing transaction processes by staying on top of to-dos and following up with internal stakeholders and managing closing processes Drafting, reviewing, and revising ancillary contracts (e.g., non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, placement agreements, side letters) under attorney supervision Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI) What you bring: Bachelor’s degree required; a pre-law background is strongly preferred. Prior experience (2-3 years) as a paralegal or legal assistant in securities law, investment management, or financial services is highly desirable. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort using cloud-based technologies. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Interest in securities regulation, investor protection, and financial markets. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas. Success Criteria Entrepreneurial self-starter with a desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness Desire to learn and continue developing personally and professionally along with the firm Must enjoy leading projects with a strong ownership mentality and results-oriented approach A team player who enjoys being part of a global organization and working and collaborating across a group of diverse stakeholders, including internal and external Outstanding reputation for professional integrity Consensus builder and team player with the ability to work well within a matrix organization Base Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000 Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. 81199 | Legal & Compliance | Entry Level | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Temporary

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide legal support across AllianzGI US’s private markets platform, including regulatory filings and compliance management. They will also manage vendor onboarding processes and internal business relationships while conducting legal research and managing transaction processes.