What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Global Atlantic Financial Group?
Company Overview
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
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Job Description
Infinity Transportation Equipment Leasing (“ITEL”) is a management arm for Global Atlantic Financial Group and KKR with a current portfolio value of $2B. ITEL specializes in leasing rail transportation equipment to all major Class I railroads and large commodity companies. We are looking for a proactive and motivated Paralegal. Reporting directly to our in-house counsel and interacting with our business team as well as with external counterparties and resources, you will support the legal needs of the Company, focusing primarily on the leasing, purchasing, and selling of railroad cars and related assets.
Key Responsibilities Under In-House Counsel Supervision
TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT
Global Atlantic’s employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing culture with strong benefit options and wellbeing resources that support innovation, accountability and stewardship. At Global Atlantic, being an employer of choice means we are committed to offering employees a customizable and comprehensive benefits package. Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. Learn more about our Charitable Giving Programs.
Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic was proudly named: Best in Perks & Benefits, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Happiness and Best Company Compensation. Learn more about our Benefits offerings.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Find out more about GA’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging: DE&I and Strategic Pillars
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or after you are hired for any protected status under the ADA, please email benefits@gafg.com.
Discover More About Global Atlantic Below
Read the 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report
Explore the GA Careers Video Channel
Follow Global Atlantic on LinkedIn
View Global Atlantic's Privacy Statement
Our employees are in the office 4 - 5 days per week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3-4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to benefits@gafg.com
Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).
Watch the Global Atlantic & KKR Partnership Story
Greenhouse is our scheduling tool, and we communicate through their systems. At times, your email may block our communications. Please be sure to check your SPAM so that you do not miss critical information about our process, including scheduling.
Job Description
Infinity Transportation Equipment Leasing (“ITEL”) is a management arm for Global Atlantic Financial Group and KKR with a current portfolio value of $2B. ITEL specializes in leasing rail transportation equipment to all major Class I railroads and large commodity companies. We are looking for a proactive and motivated Paralegal. Reporting directly to our in-house counsel and interacting with our business team as well as with external counterparties and resources, you will support the legal needs of the Company, focusing primarily on the leasing, purchasing, and selling of railroad cars and related assets.
Key Responsibilities Under In-House Counsel Supervision
- Draft, review, interpret, summarize, and organize railcar equipment leases and other contracts, including purchase/sale agreements, vendor/supplier agreements, NDAs, and others.
- Conduct due diligence and lease analysis to support asset purchases and other business and legal needs.
- Assist with the Company’s other legal agreements and legal correspondence related to its railcar leasing business.
- Coordinate with internal personnel and external parties on legal projects and documentation.
- Maintain, develop, and organize legal files, tracking tables, and databases.
- Assist with pre-, post-, and at-closing activities supporting the Company’s legal transactions.
- Collaborate with business team members where needed to accomplish legal projects.
- Provide support in counterparty breach and dispute situations.
- Provide support for business entity formation and governance.
- Five years of experience as a transactional paralegal with a focus on contracts and closings.
- Excellent communication skills. Confident, efficient, careful, and organized with written and spoken work-product.
- Very strong attention to detail, organization, proofreading, and formatting.
- Deep comfort with advancing multiple large and small projects on overlapping tracks with fluctuating prioritization and deadlines.
- Diligent, self-starting, and self-managing worker who is equally able to work independently and within teams, and to adapt to guidance and instruction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), DocuSign, Adobe, and legal software. Familiarity with SharePoint and PowerPoint are a plus. Awareness of and head-start with AI is a plus.
- Skill at developing and maintaining precedent forms, checklists, tracking sheets, and other resource materials.
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree highly preferred, and certification preferred.
TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT
Global Atlantic’s employees thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing culture with strong benefit options and wellbeing resources that support innovation, accountability and stewardship. At Global Atlantic, being an employer of choice means we are committed to offering employees a customizable and comprehensive benefits package. Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. Learn more about our Charitable Giving Programs.
Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic was proudly named: Best in Perks & Benefits, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Happiness and Best Company Compensation. Learn more about our Benefits offerings.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Find out more about GA’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging: DE&I and Strategic Pillars
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or after you are hired for any protected status under the ADA, please email benefits@gafg.com.
Discover More About Global Atlantic Below
Read the 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report
Explore the GA Careers Video Channel
Follow Global Atlantic on LinkedIn
View Global Atlantic's Privacy Statement
Our employees are in the office 4 - 5 days per week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3-4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to benefits@gafg.com
Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
