Paralegal

What You Will Do The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is required to be onsite at our Durham office 3 days a week. 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. Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, 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