Paralegal

The Opportunity:  

The individual in this position is responsible for providing a wide range of support to the ACA Group Legal Department on a variety of legal matters. The individual in this position is also responsible for preserving ACA’s reputation for integrity and providing timely, pragmatic legal and business solutions that support ACA in an effective and compliant manner.

What you’ll do:  

• Assist with drafting and reviewing a broad range of contracts to support ACA business functions, including client and non-disclosure agreements, as well as vendor, licensing, and other commercial contracts
• Assist with drafting and revising templates and forms as ACA’s business and service offerings evolve over time
• Work closely with attorneys and the contracts manager in ACA’s Legal Department to support the Legal Department on a variety of day-to-day matters
• Assist with researching unique legal issues impacting ACA and offer appropriate, business-oriented solutions
• Assist with tracking legal department matters and files
• Perform ad-hoc work/special projects as necessary to support ACA on various client and internal initiatives

To Qualify for the role, you will have:  

• College degree (high GPA required)
• Two years’ prior experience as a paralegal in the NYC office of an AmLaw 200 law firm

Skills and attributes for Success: 

• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing employee needs
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
• Ability to work in the NYC office at least 4 days a week

What working at ACA offers: 

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.  

About ACA: 

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape. 

What we commit to: 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. 

Salary Range: $100K-$110K