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We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.\nWhat You'll Do:\nThis role will work closely with Legal department management, attorneys and other legal professionals to assist with the administrative functions necessary to ensure the processes associated with legal risk and complying with regulatory requirements are managed appropriately.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.\nDraft and assist in the preparation of legal memoranda, rule filings and exhibits and other legal documents, policies, and procedures\n\nAttend company internal governance group meetings and draft notes for same, often regarding complex and technical subject matter\n\nPrepare, maintain and share with appropriate stakeholders documents that track progress on several different regulatory filings or projects\n\nEffectively communicate the status of regulatory filings and other related updates with internal stakeholders\n\nManage and submit confidentiality requests, including FOIA requests, to regulators\n\nUnderstand, manage, and follow department policies, procedures, and controls, as well as track the updating of same\n\nInterface with outside counsel, as needed, with respect to matters described above\n\nPerform internet and legal research as requested\n\nUpdate and maintain electronic corporate files, databases, email, web-based materials and directories\n\nTrack and ensure compliance with internal departmental requirements\n\nAssist in the maintenance of Legal department records in accordance with company records retention schedule and applicable regulatory requirements\n\nAssist with other projects as needed\n\nPerform other duties as assigned\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone\n\nQualifications:\nThe requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.\n[Required] Well-organized and capable of handling several substantial assignments at the same time\n\n[Required] Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as on a team and to quickly shift priorities in response to changing business environment or priorities\n\n[Required] Excellent analytical, written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills\n\n[Required] Ability to work collaboratively, including through effective communication, with internal clients from different departments\n\n[Required] Ability to promptly produce high-quality, accurate, and detailed work product, often regarding complex and technical subject matters\n\n[Required] Ability to work in a capacity with strict privacy and confidentiality requirements\n\n[Preferred] Experience with preparing and submitting regulatory filings to financial regulators\n\nTechnical Skills:\n[Required] Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\n\n[Preferred] Experience with Sharepoint, JIRA, and project management\n\n[Preferred] Experience with Claude, or other AI tools\n\nEducation and/or Experience:\n[Preferred] Degree from an accredited college or university\n\n[Preferred] In-house legal department or law firm experience\n\nCertificates or Licenses:\n[Preferred] Paralegal certificate\n\nAbout Us\nThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.\nBenefits\nA highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:\nA hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work\nTuition Reimbursement to support your continued education\nStudent Loan Repayment Assistance\nTechnology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely\nGenerous PTO and Parental leave \n401k Employer Match\nCompetitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision\nVisit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.\nCompensation\nThe salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. \nIn addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. \nWe typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order toallow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers\nAll employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.\nSalary Range\n$63,200.00 - $87,900.00Incentive Range\n6% to 10%This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.\nStep 1\nWhen you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. 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