M Financial Group is a community of leaders comprising the best and brightest minds in our industry. By combining individuals’ expertise and skill, M Financial Group has become a powerful force committed to advancing the interests of our industry, communities, and clients for over 40 years. M’s solutions are rooted in the diverse expertise of our team, our collaborative approach to innovation and our comprehensive support.
We embrace a progressive, dynamic mindset for every role. M Financial Group provides a professional community that actively supports individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who come together to build and support best-in-class solutions. If you’re looking to be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and dedicated team, M Financial Group is in search of our next Paralegal/Legal and Governance Analyst to join our team.
SUMMARY: As a member of M Financial’s Legal and Corporate Governance team, you will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Secretary and in-house attorneys on a broad range of issues with a specific focus on corporate governance and compliance efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Corporate Governance: Preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including board and committee materials, meeting minutes, resolutions and other governance documents. Assist with the scheduling and organizing documentation for board and committee meetings and annual stockholder meetings. Maintain corporate records, including, meeting minutes, entity formation documents and annual filings. • Legal Research and Document Drafting : Conduct legal research on various issues related to corporate law, securities and insurance law, including regulations, statutes and case law and prepare summaries. Assist in drafting, editing and reviewing of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents. Maintain and update legal files and document management systems. • Project Support: Contribute to a broad range of projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Flexible and adaptable to changing work processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Sound judgment and ability to make decisions in complex and ambiguous situations
- Collaborative mindset
- Understand and comply with company, policies, practices and procedures
- Proficient in the use of legal research tools such as Lexis Nexis
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, related work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of corporate or legal experience (either at a law firm or in-house)
- Current Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Corporate Secretary experience preferred
JOB CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
- Hybrid work environment in Dallas, TX, primarily onsite 4 days/week
- Normal office environment/desk assignment
- Extensive use of PC’s, computer terminal, display, keyboard, and mouse
- Potential for light travel, up to 10%
- Extensive hands-on work with documents, spreadsheets, and other applications
This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. M Financial is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
