Senior Corporate Paralegal

Title: Senior Corporate Paralegal

Location: Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ / San Jose, CA

Reporting to: Chief of Staff, Legal

About Hippo:

Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless. Nearly a decade later, that mission still drives us. We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most.  

Today, that same tech-native approach powers our work beyond homeowners. Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences. Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

If you're energized by building what's next, we'd love to meet you. 

About You:  

You are a highly experienced Senior Corporate Paralegal with deep expertise supporting the corporate governance and entity management needs of a complex, multi-entity insurance organization, including regulated insurance subsidiaries. Serves as a subject matter expert in corporate secretarial practices, board governance, and legal entity compliance, exercising a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and accountability. Partners effectively with attorneys, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify risk, enhance processes, and ensure corporate governance practices scale appropriately with the needs of the business.

What You’ll Do: 

Corporate Governance & Board Support 

• Owning the governance calendar and ensuring timely execution of all Board, Committee, and Shareholder meetings
• Preparing and coordinating agendas, board decks, resolutions, minutes, and written consents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
• Advising internal stakeholders on corporate governance requirements, documentation standards, and compliance practices
• Maintaining official corporate records, including minute books, charters, bylaws, and governance policies
• Managing officer/director appointments, elections, and corporate actions in compliance with applicable regulations

Entity Management & Regulatory Compliance 

• Managing domestic and foreign qualifications, annual filings, and Secretary of State requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Serving as the primary point of contact for third-party entity management vendors and ensuring service quality and accuracy
• Overseeing DBA filings, non-insurance licensing, and corporate registration requirements
• Maintaining and auditing the corporate structure, including organizational charts and entity records

Operational Leadership & Legal Department Enablement 

• Leading intake and oversight for service of process, subpoenas, and other legal notices
• Managing workflows across shared Legal inboxes and correspondence channels
• Supporting quarter-close and legal operational processes
• Assisting with legal budget and vendor management activities
• Identifying opportunities to improve governance processes, documentation systems, and compliance tracking

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Serving as a trusted partner to corporate attorneys and business leaders
• Mentoring junior legal staff and contributing to team knowledge-sharing
• Driving continuous improvement and best practices

Must Haves:

• 6–8+ years of corporate paralegal experience, with significant focus on corporate governance and entity management
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• Experience supporting regulated insurance entities strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage complex responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of corporate secretarial practices and entity compliance
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with entity management software is a plus

Benefits and Perks

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plan options, 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family, and a wellness program that rewards healthy habits. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation 
• Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available for onsite employees 

The Morristown, NJ and San Francisco Bay Area base pay range for this role is $119,500 – $179,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.