Senior Legal Services Specialist

Dayforce

Senior Legal Services Specialist II providing corporate governance and regulatory support in the life insurance industry. Collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance and manage legal inquiries.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research, compliance processes, and corporate documentation management, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across various organizational levels. Proficient in handling sensitive information and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Paralegal ExperienceLegal ResearchCorporate ComplianceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document ManagementRegulatory ReportingCorporate FilingsContract InterpretationDocumentation Preparation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Legal Document Management SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal CertificateAssociate's Degree

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceAnnuityFinancial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, coordinate, and ensure timely filing of annual corporate, compliance, and regulatory reports, certifications, registrations, and related documentation required by state and federal agencies.
Maintain and update schedules, calendars, and records of required corporate filings, licenses, certifications, registrations, and reporting obligations.
Assist with monitoring legal and regulatory developments affecting the Company's products, operations, policies, and procedures.
Support the implementation of new or amended legal and compliance requirements by conducting research, tracking changes, and assisting with internal communications and documentation updates.
Provide assistance to business units regarding the interpretation and application of legal documents, policy provisions, contracts, and state regulatory requirements, under the direction of Legal Services leadership.
Conduct legal and regulatory research and prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations as requested.
Assist with drafting legal correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other legal and compliance-related documents.
Assemble, organize, and maintain documentation for litigation matters, administrative proceedings, audits, examinations, and investigations.
Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel regarding legal matters and related information requests.
Maintain legal files, records, and databases in accordance with departmental procedures and record retention requirements.
Review subpoenas, legal inquiries, regulatory requests, and other requests for information received from external parties.
Assist with gathering documentation and preparing responses to subpoenas, legal inquiries, and regulatory requests under attorney supervision.
Participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other assignments as directed by Legal Services management.
Assist with departmental initiatives designed to improve legal operations, compliance processes, and record management practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of paralegal experience, with significant exposure to corporate and transactional work.
Experience in the life insurance, annuity, or broader financial services industry strongly preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence multiple internal and multi-level stakeholders.
Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Strong legal research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal document management systems.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA and 401(k) company match
paid time off
employer-paid life and disability insurance
remote/hybrid work arrangement