Paralegal

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a corporate governance assistant to support board relations, meeting logistics, and governance processes in New York. The role supports preparation of board materials, resolutions, and regulatory filings, ensuring confidentiality and high‑touch service to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of governance support experience, strong organizational skills, and a proven track record in handling sensitive information in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience supporting corporate legal & governance matters.
• Superior collaboration/interpersonal skills; builds credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate and accommodate ongoing needs of board members with high‑touch service.
• Highly organized and proactive; can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interface with board members of a public company and develop relationships.
• Organize and prepare agendas/materials for board and committee meetings.
• Attend board meetings and draft resolutions/minutes; assist with governance matters.
• Assist in preparation of SEC filings under the Securities Exchange Act, including 10Q, 10K, 8K, etc.
• Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy voting process.
• Prepare and maintain other corporate records and filings.

Job description

Position Overview

Apollo is a high‑growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk‑reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.0 trillion of assets under management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interface with board members of a public company; develop relationships and serve as trusted point of contact
• Organize and prepare agendas/materials for board and committee meetings
• Attend board meetings and draft resolutions/minutes; attend other committee meetings and assist in governance matters
• Assist in preparation of SEC filings under the Securities Exchange Act, including 10Q, 10K, 8K, Section 16 filings, etc.
• Assist in the preparation and review of D&O questionnaires
• Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy voting process
• Coordinate responses to diligence requests in connection with securities offerings
• Assist with review of offering and marketing materials
• Maintain calendar of events and filings
• Prepare equity award agreements and maintain records of equity awards granted
• Assist with entity formation and life cycle management, KYC requests and preparation and maintenance of structure charts
• Assist with local process agent and licensing filings and communications
• Prepare and maintain other corporate records
• Assist in insurance program management
• Perform general legal research

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience supporting corporate legal & governance matters
• Superior collaboration/interpersonal skills; builds and maintains strong relationships/credibility with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to anticipate and accommodate the ongoing needs of board members and provide "high touch" client service
• Highly organized and proactive; able to manage multiple priorities and meet multiple deadlines
• Possesses professional integrity; displays discretion, tact, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, with ability to work independently
• Well‑developed sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong work ethic with a hands‑on approach to projects/tasks
• Excels in a rigorous and fast‑paced team‑oriented work environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The contents of the qualifications and experience section of this job description are a guideline only. If an applicant can otherwise demonstrate their suitability for the role they will be considered.

Pay Range

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.