Senior Paralegal

Where you’ll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you’ll contribute: 
The associate will provide paralegal support to the Securities Products and Funds Groups at Brighthouse Financial. The associate will be joining a team of securities product attorneys and will be responsible for preparing and maintaining regulatory filings, including registration statements.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Prepare and coordinate the review of regulatory filings, primarily registration statements for registered insurance products, such as variable annuity, variable life and SEC-registered annuity and life insurance products;
• Update registration statements, prospectuses, and other regulatory documents using an electronic document management system;
• Develop and maintain files and calendars to coordinate workflow and assure adherence to project timelines, due dates and regulatory deadlines;
• Assist in creation and updating of contracts and agreements related to securities products;
• Organize and maintain legal files;
• Perform legal research and other legal and administrative projects; and
• Develop a strong understanding of the products assigned and the regulatory framework involved.

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required 
• Experience as a securities laws paralegal, 5 years preferred
• Experience with registration statements under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or experience with variable or registered insurance or financial product filings is desirable
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Proficiency in using computers and software, including Microsoft Office Application (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) 
• Able to work independently and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments
• Experience with electronic document management systems (e.g. ArcProspectus or comparable system) a plus

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive:

• Compensation – Base salary ranging from $80,000 - $95,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
• Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
• Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
• Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.

We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We’re proud to be one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.* and recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. We’re also honored to be named to Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

* Ranked by 2022 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2023.