Paralegal, Asset Management

Macquarie Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave (1 day)

25 days annual leave

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Volunteer leave

Health & dental insurance

401(k) match

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Asset Management in New York seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the in-house legal team with board materials, contracts, investment guidelines, regulatory filings, and procedural documents, while tracking timelines and coordinating meetings.

You will collaborate with investment and operations partners, gaining exposure to 40 Act funds, EDGAR filings, and governance matters, and grow through a range of benefits and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal or related field.
• Experience or strong interest in investment management, 40 Act funds, and governance.
• Familiarity with board portal systems and document management systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe tools and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and review of board materials, contracts, investment guidelines, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain timelines and project plans; represent Legal in meetings including board and investment committee meetings.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Board portal systems

Document management systems

SEC EDGAR

Word

Excel

Adobe

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

SEC EDGAR

Job description

What We Offer

Join Macquarie Asset Management’s New York team and become a part of our US funds management business. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, contributing to projects and important processes that support our legal and business operations. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a Paralegal in our in-house legal department, you will assist with the preparation and review of board materials, contracts, investment guidelines, operational procedures, fund registration statements, proxy materials, and regulatory filings. You will also maintain timelines and project plans, and represent the Legal department in meetings, including board, operating company, and investment committee meetings.

What You Offer

• Bachelor’s Degree, with prior experience in a Paralegal role within the investment management industry or a strong interest in breaking into the field and aggressively learning about '40 Act registered funds, securities filings, and corporate governance
• Familiarity with or a strong interest in learning electronic board portal systems, document management systems, and the SEC EDGAR system
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with other business areas.

Salary range for this position: $73-99k/year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.