Senior Paralegal

Brightonjones; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 100% match up to 3%

Unlimited Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Brighton Jones in Seattle is seeking an experienced paralegal to provide comprehensive support to the Legal and Compliance team. The role involves overseeing the contract lifecycle management system, drafting legal documents, and assisting with regulatory compliance tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or paralegal certificate and over 5 years of experience, ideally in financial services. The position offers a competitive salary starting from $98,000 annually and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal or in legal operations, preferably in financial services.
• Familiarity with SEC regulatory framework for investment advisers is preferred.
• Comfort working alongside AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the contract lifecycle management system ensuring compliance.
• Draft and proofread legal documents and manage entity activities.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Overview

Ready to make a meaningful impact? At Brighton Jones, we are a purpose‑driven, client‑focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. The Legal and Compliance team plays a crucial role in ensuring the firm operates with the highest ethical and legal standards. We are looking for an experienced, highly organized and detail‑oriented teammate to provide comprehensive paralegal and legal operations support to the Legal and Compliance team. This person will help navigate complex matters, manage details with care, and take ownership of meaningful projects that support the broader business.

Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align!

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Oversight
  • Manage implementation of and oversee the firm’s CLM system to ensure agreements are reviewed, approved, and archived in accordance with firm policies.
  • Support continuous improvement of legal operations by optimizing the intake process and workflow automation.
• Legal Agreements & Corporate Filings
  • Create, edit, revise, redline, and proofread documents; draft formal legal documents and correspondence.
  • Manage all entity management activities, including entity formations, registrations, annual renewals, and state filings.
• Regulatory Compliance Support
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of regulatory filings (e.g., Form ADV, state registrations).
  • Review the firm’s marketing content for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain written policies and processes for the Legal and Compliance team.
  • Develop testing procedures of firm data in accordance with regulations and provide results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Insurance Administration
  • Oversee routine requirements of the firm’s insurance portfolio and program, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage preparation for annual insurance renewals, including gathering documentation from different business stakeholders and completing applications, under attorney supervision.
• Project Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Support teams across the firm, providing flexible and timely support on tasks and projects.
  • Present and communicate issues in a clear, concise and effective manner to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved school preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience as a paralegal or legal operations, highly preferred in financial services.
• Familiarity with SEC regulatory framework for investment advisers (e.g., Advisers Act concepts, Form ADV) preferred.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or compliance programs within financial services strongly preferred.
• Strong project management and problem‑solving mindset with ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and enterprise document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines or quick turnaround times.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort working alongside AI tools and a curiosity to continuously learn and adopt new ways of working as technology evolves.
• This is a full‑time, exempt, in‑office position. We are a work‑from‑office culture with a lot of flexibility.

Pay

Pay: $98,000 - $150,000 per year

Benefits

Ownership & Financial Wellbeing

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
• Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
• New Business Incentive Program
• Generous employee referral bonus
• Cell phone data reimbursement
• Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members

Time & Flexibility

• Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
• Winter Break, Summer Friday flex‑days, and 10 paid holidays
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
• Heavily subsidized transit

Growth & Development

• 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
• Personal career development plans
• Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
• Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
• Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend

Connection & Community

• Quarterly team‑building events
• Regular social events
• Employee‑led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups

Family & Milestones

• Paid parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non‑birthing parent)
• Adoption benefits
• Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3‑month paid sabbatical at 10 years

Visa Sponsorship: Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or caste. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.