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Senior Legal Analyst

National Western Life Insurance CompanyNew York, NY

$100,000 - $110,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$100,000-$110,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

About Us:We're a fast-growing, privately held insurance company on a path to become a leading U.S. retail platform. We believe every client and customer relationship holds the potential to grow into something greater-and the same is true for our people. As we grow, we're redefining how great talent connects with meaningful work-enabling our ambitious strategy while building a culture of high performance, creativity, and partnership. If you enjoy tackling complex legal projects, partnering with senior legal counsel and others, and having direct impact on a company's growth strategy with your expertise and energy, this role is for you.

About the Role:We're looking for a Senior Legal Analyst who brings strong corporate legal department and transactional experience and a project‑oriented mindset to assist in supporting significant legal projects, corporate governance, and other business transactions. In this role, you'll work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and others in providing high‑level legal support and project management across complex cross‑functional initiatives.You'll partner closely with the Compliance, Actuarial, Product Development, Finance, and outside counsel as well in order to support well‑governed decision‑making, ensure regulatory alignment, and manage efficient legal and governance projects and processes. You will gain visibility and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders with precision.What You'll Do:Insurance Product and Regulatory Support

Assist Deputy General Counsel in providing legal support for life and annuity product development and launch initiatives, including policy form review, requirements tracking, distribution agreements and relationships, and commercial contract review.Support attorneys in addressing legal aspects of both new product and in-force product initiatives, including documenting and tracking documentary support and workstreams.Support attorneys with respect to litigations involving life insurance and annuity products.Help ensure legal review, analysis and decision-making is properly documented, approved, and implemented in accordance with policy language, internal governance frameworks, and applicable insurance regulations.Support preparation of regulatory filings, disclosures, internal memoranda, and governance materials.

Corporate & Transactional Support

Work closely with attorneys and business unit partners in supporting and tracking a variety of corporate initiatives and transactions, including marshalling and analyzing supporting data and requirements ; assisting with due diligence, tracking workstreams, etc.Support legal team on corporate integrations within the enterprise.

Legal Project Management

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure project milestones are met.Develop and maintain project trackers, timelines, and documentation for complex initiatives involving product, regulatory, or legal process changes.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management

Assist the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary with corporate governance needs, including maintenance of corporate records, corporate resolutions, corporate filings, regulatory filings and fulfillment of governance requirements.Support subsidiary governance, including formation, dissolution, qualification, and ongoing compliance.Assist with harmonizing legal and governance processes across acquired or integrated entities.Assist with board and committee processes, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and corporate actions.

Core Competencies

Corporate Expertise: Strong understanding of corporate legal department needs and corporate governance.Project Management Mindset: Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex workstreams.Regulatory Awareness: Comfort working in highly regulated environments, preferably insurance or financial services.Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with other business units outside of legal & compliance.Judgment & Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.Process Improvement Orientation: Proactive in identifying process efficiencies.

What You Bring:

7+ years of paralegal or similar experience, with significant exposure to corporate and transactional work.Experience in the life insurance, annuity, or broader financial services industry strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience supporting corporate legal departments, whether in-house or at a law firm, including support of complex transactions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence multiple internal and multi-level stakeholders.Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.Strong proficiency with entity management systems, document management tools, and Microsoft Office.Experience working with outside counsel and regulatory bodies a plus.

What We Offer:

A collaborative, inclusive environment that values authenticity, accountability, and partnershipThe opportunity to join the company at an exciting stage of growth, where colleagues are empowered to build what's nextA variable compensation package with a base range of $100K-$110KA competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; an HSA and 401(k) company match; paid time off; and employer-paid life and disability insuranceRemote/hybrid work arrangement

At Prosperity, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

We strive for a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you need an adjustment or accommodation due to a disability or medical condition during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.

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What is the work location for this position at National Western Life Insurance Company?
This job at National Western Life Insurance Company is located in New York, NY, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at National Western Life Insurance Company?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $100,000 and $110,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at National Western Life Insurance Company?
National Western Life Insurance Company lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at National Western Life Insurance Company?
National Western Life Insurance Company is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by National Western Life Insurance Company for this role?
National Western Life Insurance Company offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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