Paralegal

Global X ETFs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Global X is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support ETF launches, regulatory filings, and corporate matters. The role partners with attorneys on SEC filings, EDGAR operations, contract management, and recordkeeping in a fast-paced legal team environment.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence three days a week, with Tuesdays mandatory. Candidates should have 1–2 years of paralegal experience, exposure to ETFs or financial services, and a bachelor’s degree; a Paralegal

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of paralegal experience within a law firm or in-house legal team supporting investment management, registered funds, or financial services.
• Experience with ETFs, registered funds, or SEC filings strongly preferred.
• Experience with SEC filing processes in EDGAR and document management practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a Paralegal Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• SEC Filings: Support the preparation, review, and version control of regulatory filings (e.g., N-1A updates, 485BPOS, 497 supplements, and related state filings).
• EDGAR Operations: Manage the EDGAR filing process end-to-end (document compilation, formatting, submission and confirmation of acceptance).
• Documentation & Quality Control: Draft, proofread, and conduct consistency and version-control reviews of disclosure documents and related materials.
• Project Management: Build and maintain filing calendars, status reports, and internal trackers to ensure timely submissions.
• Contract Administration: Organize and maintain contract records, including executed agreements, amendments, and restatements.
• Contract Review Support: Assist with preliminary review of NDAs and other corporate agreements under attorney supervision.
• Execution & Coordination: Prepare documents for execution and coordinate signature collection with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Paralegal experience

ETFs

SEC filings

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Global X is a pioneer in thematic investing, and our Legal team is the engine behind our product innovation. We are seeking a high-caliber, detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Legal team to support ETF product launches and maintenance, international distribution and a range of corporate legal matters.

Working closely with attorneys across the Legal team, the Paralegal will play a key operational role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to SEC regulatory filings, contract management and recordkeeping.

We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented paralegal who is eager to grow within Global X’s Legal team. This role offers meaningful exposure to ETF launches, SEC filings, and legal operations, with the opportunity to expand scope and responsibility over time.

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence three (3) days per week. Attendance in the office on Tuesdays is mandatory and non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

ETF & Regulatory Filings

• SEC Filings: Support the preparation, review, and version control of regulatory filings (e.g., N-1A updates, 485BPOS, 497 supplements, and related state filings).

• EDGAR Operations: Manage the EDGAR filing process end-to-end (document compilation, formatting, submission and confirmation of acceptance), ensuring 100% accuracy in formatting and confirmation.

• Documentation & Quality Control: Draft, proofread, and conduct consistency and version-control reviews of disclosure documents and related materials.

• Project Management: Build and maintain high-fidelity filing calendars, status reports, and internal trackers to ensure timely, accurate submissions and adherence to deadlines.

Contract & Agreement Management

• Contract Administration: Organize and maintain contract records, including executed agreements, amendments, and restatements.

• Contract Review Support: Assist with preliminary review of NDAs and other corporate agreements under attorney supervision.

• Execution & Coordination: Prepare documents for execution and coordinate signature collection with internal and external stakeholders.

Who You Are

Experience and Core Skills:

• 1-2 years of paralegal experience within a law firm or in-house legal team supporting investment management, registered funds, or financial services

• Experience with ETFs, registered funds, or SEC filings strongly preferred

• Experience with SEC filing processes in EDGAR and document management practices

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal team members

• Professional judgment, discretion, and reliability in handling sensitive information

• Bachelor’s degree (required); a Paralegal Certificate is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, process-oriented, and solution-focused

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Strong sense of ownership with the ability to follow through on tasks

• Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset

Global X does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.

Compensation & Benefits

Global X offers a competitive total compensation package, including base salary, annual performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits program:

• Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

• Generous paid time off and company holidays

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness programs and employee assistance program (EAP)

About Global X

Global X was founded in 2008. For more than fifteen years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features a wide range of ETF strategies and more than $94 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. While we are distinguished for our thematic, income, and international ETFs, we also offer core and other funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com. Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group (Mirae Asset), a global leader in financial services, with $1 trillion in assets under management worldwide as of May 31, 2026. Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea,