Paralegal

Company Description Aspida is a tech‑driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. We protect dreams—those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients—through a suite of products available through an elegant digital platform that focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. Ares Management Corporation is the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit or follow them on LinkedIn. What We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join the Legal & Compliance team. The role supports the General Counsel and in‑house legal team across a range of corporate legal matters, with a primary focus on corporate governance, corporate transactions, and insurance regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on law firm experience in a corporate or transactional practice and is eager to apply that expertise in a fast‑moving, technology‑driven insurance environment. We also value curiosity, self‑motivation, and enthusiasm for how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal work. The candidate will identify opportunities to deploy AI tools to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and free up capacity for higher‑value work. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and requires onsite presence at our Durham office three days a week. What You Will Do Corporate Governance Maintain and organize corporate records, including entity formation documents, board and committee minutes, resolutions, and organizational charts for Aspida’s domestic and international subsidiaries. Coordinate and prepare materials for board of directors and committee meetings, including drafting agendas, minutes, and written consents. Manage annual compliance filings, registered agent relationships, and state qualification requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Support the maintenance of corporate subsidiary structure, including tracking ownership, capitalization, and regulatory licensing. Mergers & Acquisitions; Financing Transactions Assist with due diligence in transactions, including organizing and reviewing data room materials, preparing due diligence checklists, and summarizing findings. Draft and review ancillary transaction documents such as closing checklists, certificates, consents, and assignment agreements. Coordinate closing logistics including document execution, regulatory approvals, and post‑closing integration tasks. Maintain transaction files and closing binders in an organized, audit‑ready manner. Insurance Regulatory & General Legal Support Support insurance regulatory filings and correspondence with state departments of insurance in collaboration with compliance and outside counsel. Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on corporate, insurance, and transactional matters. Manage outside counsel relationships, including coordinating matters, reviewing invoices, and tracking engagement letters. Assist with contract review, routing, and tracking through the company’s contract management system. What We Provide Salaried, DOE Relocation available Full‑time Full benefits package available Requirements 3–7 years of paralegal experience at a law firm, with a focus on corporate, M&A, or transactional matters. Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance functions, including subsidiary management and board administration. Prior experience in the Raleigh‑Durham or Charlotte, NC legal market preferred. Genuine curiosity and a proactive mindset—someone who identifies problems and pursues solutions without waiting to be asked. Demonstrated interest in or hands‑on experience deploying AI tools (e.g., contract review platforms, legal research AI, document automation) to improve efficiency and quality of legal work. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously. Proficiency with legal technology tools such as iManage, Diligence, or similar document management and virtual data room platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA‑approved program strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with or within an insurance company, financial services firm, or similarly regulated industry. Familiarity with insurance regulatory filings (e.g., NAIC filings, state licensing). NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or NFPA PACE certification. Experience with Datasite, Intralinks, or similar M&A data room platforms. At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. #J-18808-Ljbffr