Senior Corporate Paralegal
Hippo Enterprises Inc., San Jose, CA, United States
Morristown, NJ / San Jose, CA / Austin, TX / Dallas, TX
Title:
Senior Corporate Paralegal
Location:
Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ / San Jose, CA
Reporting to:
Chief of Staff, Legal
About Hippo:
Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home.
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
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
Hippo’s 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 People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.
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As set forth in Hippo Insurance’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Title:
Senior Corporate Paralegal
Location:
Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ / San Jose, CA
Reporting to:
Chief of Staff, Legal
About Hippo:
Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home.
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
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
Hippo’s 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 People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.
Interested in building your career at Hippo Insurance? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Hippo Insurance’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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