Corporate Paralegal

Arise Financial; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work from home flexibility (min

Paid time off

Job summary

Arise Financial is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support governance, regulatory compliance, and contract administration across the organization. You will partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams to manage records, track obligations, and streamline governance practices using technology and AI-enabled tools.

The role emphasizes confidential handling of information, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with executives, outside counsel, vendors, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 5+ years as a corporate paralegal or legal assistant.
• Experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, and records administration.
• Experience coordinating contract workflows, approvals, execution, renewals, and obligations.
• Familiarity with subpoenas, discovery, legal holds, records retention, and retention requirements.
• Knowledge of regulatory filings, audits, and regulatory information requests; wealth management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate records, governance documents, policies, entity records and official documentation.
• Coordinate contract reviews, approvals, signatures, renewals, and deadlines for vendor agreements and NDAs.
• Manage legal records, discovery, holds, retention, and information requests.
• Handle subpoenas, garnishments, court orders, and other legal process documentation.
• Support governance, entity management, due diligence, mergers, and filings for affiliated entities.

Skills

Corporate governance

Entity management

Contract administration

Regulatory filings

AI tools

Legal research tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

In-house experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Legal tech platforms

Job description

About the Opportunity

About the OpportunityThere's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial (formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future- one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less. For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Certified Great Place to Work®Competitive payAnnual incentive/bonus potentialComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D401(k) plan with employer matchHybrid work from home flexibility (min 3 days a week in office)Generous paid time off and holidaysTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesOpportunities for professional growth and career developmentMeaningful work that positively impacts our members and communities

About the Role

As a Corporate Paralegal, you'll support corporate governance, legal operations, contract administration, and regulatory compliance across the organization. You'll partner with executive leadership, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams to manage corporate records, coordinate legal documentation, track contractual and regulatory obligations, and support effective governance practices. This role combines legal administration, organization, and process improvement, with opportunities to leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency while protecting confidential information.

What You'll Do

• Maintain corporate records, governance documents, policies, entity records, and other official organizational documentation.
• Support contract administration by coordinating reviews, approvals, signatures, renewals, and deadlines for vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, leases, inter-affiliate agreements, and other contracts.
• Coordinate legal records management, discovery, legal holds, records preservation, document retention, and responses to internal, regulatory, and legal information requests.
• Coordinate the handling of subpoenas, garnishments, court orders, and other legal process by routing requests, gathering information, tracking deadlines, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Support corporate governance, entity management, due diligence, organizational changes, mergers, and affiliated entity documentation and filings.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance obligations, including those related to registered investment advisers and affiliated entities, as applicable.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders on legal matters, research, documentation, and information requests.
• Track contractual obligations, regulatory deadlines, governance requirements, and other deliverables to support timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Maintain legal document repositories, the virtual law library, contract management systems, and related records.
• Support the implementation and improvement of legal technology, document management, workflow automation, and responsible AI-enabled tools.
• Partner across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Operations, Finance, People & Culture, and other business units to strengthen governance and legal processes.
• Handle confidential legal, corporate, employee, and regulatory information with professionalism and discretion.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required; Legal Studies, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in-house at a financial institution, investment management organization, or professional services firm.
• Strong experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, legal documentation, and records administration.
• Experience coordinating contract workflows, approvals, execution, renewals, and contractual obligations.
• Familiarity with subpoenas, discovery, legal holds, records preservation, and document retention requirements.
• Working knowledge of regulatory filings, compliance documentation, audits, examinations, and regulatory information requests; registered investment adviser or wealth management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology, including contract management systems, document repositories, and legal research tools.
• Ability to use emerging AI tools responsibly for research, document review, and workflow efficiency while protecting confidential information and verifying accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with executives, attorneys, outside counsel, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Paralegal certification preferred but not required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we're pleased to share that the base range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 per hour/year, excluding fringe benefits or potential incentives. If you're hired, your final base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. We also take pay equity seriously and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

At this time, the Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: "The Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position". If this is not listed in the job description, we will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States.