Paralegal Analyst- Retirement Investor Solutions

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Paralegal Analyst to join our Corporate Law team. In this role, you’ll work as a professional assistant in the department. Specific work areas may include Investments (residential, commercial & securities); Corporate; Legislative / Regulatory; Products (group, individual, pension); Debtor / Creditor and Tax; Exam coordination; Government compliance.

Manages complex projects with a high degree of independence and initiative. Approves guidelines and procedures, directs negotiations, advance strategies and promotes alternative solutions for clients, outside counsel, insurance departments, courts, and other government departments.

Drafts legal and / or regulatory / legislative memoranda, documents, and forms to fully respond to various legal and / or regulatory / legislative issues and develops systems policies and procedures for the department or the company.

Performs a wide variety of complex legal / legislative research and analyzing of regulations, laws, statutes, and / or administrative rules and apprises department lawyers, clients, outside counsel, and court.

Creates, organizes, and maintains various systems and procedures used in the department and contributes and maintains procedural and substantive manuals for department's clients.

Supervises or trains legal assistants or others in a specific work area as well as managing a specific area's flow.

Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are

Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 4 years related legal and / or legislative / regulatory experience

Must have significant and demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of the law and / or legislative / regulatory practices and procedures

Must have Retirement Investors Solutions / Employee Retirement Income Security Act experience

Requires knowledge of relevant state and federal statutes, legislation and regulations, and / or case law

Must have ability to transfer skills and work independently in other areas of the department

Demonstrated expertise in legal research knowledge and skills required

Must have excellent writing and oral communication and organizational skills

Requires strong project management, analytical, and negotiations skills

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

22.07 - $47.31 / hour

Time Off Program

Personal Time Off (PTO) is provided to hourly (non-exempt) employees and provides a set amount of accrued time earned each pay period. Employees can use their PTO for vacation, personal or short-term illness.

Pension Eligible

Additional Information

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers (https : / / www.uscis.gov / working-in-the-united-states / temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https : / / www.uscis.gov / green-card / green-card-eligibility / green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants)

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site (https : / / www.principal.com / about-us / careers) to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

1 / 7 / 2025

Most Recently Posted Date

1 / 7 / 2025

LinkedIn Remote Hashtag

LI-Remote

Salary : $22 - $47