Paralegal

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can.  Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Paralegal.

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our Office of General Counsel (“OGC”), Capital Partners (“CP”) legal group, which covers BBH’s multi-family office, institutional investment management, private and registered funds and corporate advisory banking businesses. The Paralegal will support the coverage attorneys in all legal matters for the CP line of business.  The key responsibilities include: (1) negotiate non-disclosure agreements and escalate, as appropriate, non-standard provisions to coverage attorneys; assist in all facets of the preparation of agreements for execution including record keeping of same and document management in accordance with OGC’s policies, (2) review third party power of attorney requests, (3) document preparation using approved templates, and (4) manage front office inquiries to the CP legal group relating to amendments to client agreements, exceptions to policies (with coordinate with Compliance and Risk), and related matters.

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

• Preparing drafts of routine client facing letters and agreements for attorney review based on approved templates (e.g., client directed letters, medallion signature guarantee letters, family office services agreements, side letters, client engagement letters for Corporate Advisory Banking group);

• Preparing investment management agreements for execution, including drafting signature pages and related internal cover memo detailing any non-standard provisions and the proper escalation of the same;

• Assisting in the review and negotiation of various types of agreements impacting CP line of business under attorney supervision;

• Assisting in updating and managing CP standard forms and templates;

• Assisting with preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and fund documents under attorney supervision, including Form ADV and fund documents; and

• Manage and track inquiries and requests to CP legal team, and assist, where appropriate in responding to those inquiries, escalating as necessary to the coverage attorney and other control functions.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree.

• The candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience at a law firm or financial institution.

• Paralegal certificate a plus, but not required.

• The candidate should have the following skills:

  • excellent written and oral communication skills

  • well-organized and detail oriented

  • well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

  • ability to prioritize, take initiative and bring projects to conclusion

  • ability to work effectively with various internal and external constituencies

  • ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• The candidate must be someone who takes initiative and assumes responsibility for his/her tasks.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can

• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world

• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm

• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective

• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind

• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage

• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

   

Salary Range

MA: $65,000 - $90,000 bonus plus annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.