Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ (Hybrid)
Title: Corporate Paralegal
Location: Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ (Hybrid)
Reporting to: General Counsel
About Hippo: Hippo was built on a promise to 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.
We’re looking for someone energized by building what’s next.
About You:
You are an insurance legal professional with experience in insurance holding company regulatory filings, corporate governance, licensing, and compliance support. You are exceptional at handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines, and have the judgment to escape when needed. You can clearly and succinctly articulate issues to various departments, think proactively about what needs to be done next, and are detail oriented. You are open to collaborating and contributing when necessary, taking on various roles as needed.
What You’ll Do:
Corporate Governance, Records Management and Reporting: manage the tracking, organizing, and filing of contracts, legal documents, and correspondence. Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparing meeting agendas, minutes, maintaining records, and supporting board activities.
Administrative and Compliance Support: provide administrative support including opening and coordinating mail; serve as backup for compliance team and ensure that data reporting and communications with regulatory authorities are timely completed. Send complaints to program and claims administrator as needed.
Service of Process Management: receive, input, and send out lawsuits and subpoenas to appropriate program or claims administrator. Maintain service of process log.
Holding Company Support: independently draft and file insurance holding company filings, such as Form Bs, Ds, etc. Maintain insurance company officers and director biographies as required by regulatory authority. Complete all applications and respond to inquiries from any regulatory authority related to the application and renewal of our insurance company entities.
Perform basic legal research, writing, and analysis.
Exercise independent judgment and effectively prioritize work.
Exemplify collegiality, efficiency, proactivity and curiosity.
Have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Must Haves:
5+ years of experience in a related and relevant area in an insurance company (P&C preferred).
Intellectually curious and willing to dive into a number of projects.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail while managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Demonstrated knowledge of holding company, corporate governance principles, and regulatory compliance.
Technical ability to quickly adapt to and learn new technologies and platforms.
Benefits and Perks:
Healthy Hippos Benefits – multiple medical plans, 100% employer‑covered dental and vision plans, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability, employer‑paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
Equity: eligible for equity compensation.
Training and Career Growth – internal training and career opportunities.
Flexible Time Off.
Little Hippos Program – 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
Hippo Habitat – snacks, drinks, and catered lunches for onsite employees.
Morristown, NJ base pay range for this role is $99,000 - $148,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several job‑related factors unique to each candidate.
Hippo is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on qualifications, without regard to disability or accommodation requirements. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the People Team.
