Senior Paralegal

Global X ETFs

Senior Paralegal supporting ETF product launches and managing regulatory filings in a collaborative legal team. Involves project management and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support ETF launches and ongoing product maintenance, including preparation, review, and version control of regulatory filings (e.g., annual registration statement updates, 485 filings, 497 filings, NFA exemptions, and related state filings).
Manage the EDGAR filing process end-to-end, including document compilation, formatting, submission, and confirmation of acceptance.
Assist with SEC comment responses and coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and service providers to support filings including Forms 13F, 13G, and 13H.
Draft, proofread, and conduct consistency and version-control reviews of disclosure documents and related materials.
Maintain filing calendars, workflow schedules, status reports, and internal trackers to ensure timely, accurate submissions and adherence to deadlines.
Track jurisdictional requirements, maintain regulatory matrices, and organize guidance from local counsel.
Provide documentation and administrative support for international ETF distribution initiatives and cross-border fund registrations.
Organize and maintain agreement records, including executed agreements, amendments, restatements, and governance documentation.
Conduct preliminary review of NDAs and corporate agreements and support attorney review of more complex contracts.
Prepare board materials, resolutions, fund governance documentation, and related legal memoranda.
Track deliverables, maintain timelines, and support coordination across legal workstreams and strategic initiatives.
Contribute to legal operations initiatives, including template standardization, playbook development, workflow enhancements, and technology implementation projects.
Assist with employment-related matters, internal reviews, outside counsel requests, litigation holds, and document collection.
Maintain matter files, support scheduling and deadlines, and ensure accurate recordkeeping across legal matters.
Partner with attorneys, business stakeholders, IT, and external service providers to improve legal processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of paralegal experience within a law firm or in-house legal team supporting exchange-traded funds (ETFs), open-end mutual funds, and/or closed-end funds
Prior experience with ETFs, registered funds, or SEC filings strongly preferred
Deep familiarity with SEC filing processes and document management practices
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal team members
Professional judgment, discretion, and reliability in handling sensitive information
Bachelor’s degree (required); a Paralegal Certificate is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Hybrid work flexibility
Life and disability insurance
Wellness programs and employee assistance program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory filingsEDGAR filing processdocument compilationSEC comment responsesdisclosure documentscontract reviewlegal documentationtemplate standardizationworkflow enhancementsdocument management

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesindependent workcollaborationprofessional judgmentdiscretionreliability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeParalegal Certificate