Associate, Paralegal

Location: Chicago, United States; hybrid work environment with up to 2 days per week of remote work

Salary: $63,200–$87,900 annually; 6%–10% target discretionary incentive range

Company

hirify.global is a systemically important financial market utility providing clearing and settlement services for options, futures, securities lending transactions, exchanges, and trading platforms.

What you will do

• Draft and assist with legal memoranda, rule filings, exhibits, policies, procedures, and other legal documents.
• Attend internal governance meetings and prepare notes on complex and technical subject matter.
• Track regulatory filings and projects, communicate status updates, and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Manage confidentiality and FOIA requests submitted to regulators and interface with outside counsel as needed.
• Maintain legal department records, electronic files, databases, directories, and records-retention processes.
• Conduct internet and legal research and support additional legal department projects.

Requirements

• Strong organization, prioritization, analytical, written, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while producing accurate, detailed work on complex subject matter.
• Ability to handle strict privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Experience preparing and submitting regulatory filings, a college degree, in-house legal or law firm experience, and a paralegal certificate are preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience with SharePoint, JIRA, project management, and Claude or other AI tools.
• Experience preparing and submitting regulatory filings to financial regulators.
• Paralegal certificate or degree from an accredited college or university.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment focused on work-life balance and employee wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Technology stipend for remote work, generous paid time off, and parental leave.
• 401(k) employer match and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Hiring process

• Apply through the hirify.global careers site and attach a resume.
• Receive an email confirmation after submitting the application.
• If selected for an interview, an hirify.global representative will arrange the date, time, and location.