Sr. Paralegal

Sr. Paralegal Location: PA-West Chester - Dunwoody Dr The Senior Paralegal will be a quick learner, flexible, pro-active, organized, and detail-oriented, and will work closely and collaboratively with the Deputy General Counsel and Counsel in all aspects of maintaining compliance under federal and state laws and regulations for the organization’s registered securities products and non-registered insurance products, while providing overall support to the organization's Legal & Compliance Team. This practice includes such fundamentals as SEC filings via EDGAR Next and state insurance product filings via SERFF. Related responsibilities relate to FINRA rules and regulations applicable to broker-dealers, contract and document drafting, and maintenance of contracts, records, and intellectual property. Venerable is currently working in a hybrid work model, and this position is located at our West Chester, PA office. Principle Responsibilities: The Senior Paralegal must be adept at handling competing deadlines, have the ability to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment, and work well under pressure while supporting the organization's Legal & Compliance Team. The duties of a Senior Paralegal may include: Managing the processes associated with and drafting/updating, and filing of various insurance product documents with the SEC and state insurance departments; Completing and filing periodic regulatory filings as needed; renewing and maintaining insurance company licensing with the states; Coordination of preparation of materials for certain board meetings; Maintaining up-to-date 50 state surveys of laws related to powers of attorney, guardianships/conservatorships, and other applicable state laws; Analyzing documents for compliance with state laws, regulations, and case law; Responding to requests for information;Performing legal research and compile data; monitoring changes of the securities laws applicable to variable insurance products and insurance laws and regulations; and Will occasionally be called upon to work outside of regular office hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Paralegal certification preferred. Typically, five (5) or more years of experience as corporate paralegal or substantially equivalent experience performing paralegal responsibilities, as described above. Knowledge of federal securities laws and regulations applicable to variable insurance products. Knowledge of state insurance laws and regulations. Knowledge of and experience with SEC filings using EDGAR and/or EDGAR Next a plus. Knowledge of and experience with state insurance product filings using SERFF a plus. Knowledge of FINRA rules and regulations applicable to broker-dealers a plus. Knowledge of and experience doing legal research on-line (e.g., using Lexis, Westlaw, and/or other tools). Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Meetings. Dedication and a commitment to teamwork and mutual respect are also essential. #LI-SC1 #greaterphiladelphia Venerable Values: Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here: We are Courageous - We think critically, ask "why?" and seek out creative solutions. We are Curious  - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking. We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community. Please note: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for. If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.