Paralegal, Investment Office

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us.

About the role

The Investment Office is looking to hire an experienced Paralegal to support a $30+ billion investment portfolio serving the long-term operations of a renowned healthcare institution. This role offers broad exposure to investment transactions and legal, regulatory, and governance matters across a diversified institutional portfolio. As a small team, all members must be nimble and work cooperatively. The Paralegal will report to the Deputy General Counsel for the Investment Office and collaborate closely with investment, operations, administrative professionals, MGB’s office of general counsel, and external counsel. We value mentorship, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant paralegal experience in a law firm, institutional investment office, asset manager, financial institution, or corporate legal department required (investment management, private funds, institutional investing, or comparable transactional experience strongly preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate entity structures, securities transactions, and regulations as well as corporate governance
• Proficiency with document management, e-signature platforms, and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time management skills with a high degree of detail and efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethical standards and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and effectively prioritize

Responsibilities

• Document Management and Drafting: Draft, review, and revise subscription agreements and related investor documentation, including side letters, investor questionnaires, KYC/AML materials, transfer documentation, consents, NDAs, and service contracts. Manage and maintain legal and investment documents and related records using advanced document management software.
• Transaction Support: Assist with investment transaction execution, including preparing closing documents, coordinating signatures, coordinating due diligence, and tracking transaction milestones. Consult with internal office of general counsel, external counsel, and counterparties to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements under attorney supervision.
• Ongoing Support: Review amendments, identify issues requiring attention, summarize relevant provisions, and coordinate responses under attorney supervision with internal and external stakeholders.
• Legal Research: Investigate statutes, regulations, case law, and industry guidance pertinent to institutional investing, securities, fiduciary duties, and financial regulations. Summarize and present findings for investment and operations teams.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor regulatory changes, assist with applicable regulatory filings and reporting, including beneficial ownership, holdings, proxy-voting, and other investment-related filings, maintain compliance records, and support internal audits and regulatory inquiries under attorney supervision.
• Contract Administration: Track the lifecycle of contracts, manage renewals, amendments, and terminations, draft standard templates, and coordinate communications with internal teams.
• Corporate Governance: Assist with board and committee materials, minute books, organize entity filings, and draft resolutions in accordance with internal policies and governing documents.

Additional Details

This is a hybrid role based at 399 Revolution Drive with scheduled weekly hours of 40.

Pay

Annual pay range: $63,648.00 - $92,570.40 (Grade 6). At Mass General Brigham, base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.