In-House Regulatory & Risk Paralegal - U-Haul

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U-Haul International, Inc. seeks a full-time Regulatory and Risk Paralegal with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join its Legal Department. 

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will provide in-house paralegal support to the Director of Regulatory & Risk including, but not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage legislative and regulatory tracking software in United States and Canada, including monitoring and evaluating proposed bills and regulations for impact on company operations.

• Communicating with subject matter experts and business units regarding legislative and regulatory developments/impacts in the United States and Canada.

• Assist with evolving federal, state, provincial, and local legislation/regulation by:

  • Conducting comprehensive legal research;

  • Interpreting impact on business operations;

  • Preparing detailed reports and summaries of potential impacts on company policies, procedures, and risk management strategies.

• Assist with identifying risks and implementing proactive risk mitigation measures.

• Support the drafting of company policies and customer-facing contract documents.

• Support with providing legal advice to U-Haul field personnel on general legal issues. 

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 2 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm, public, or corporate environment and be familiar with legislative and regulatory matters and activities.

• Be responsive, responsible, practical, proactive, organized, and detail oriented.

• Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a strong work ethic; sound judgment; and good time management habits.

• Work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment. 

• Triage and manage simultaneous time-sensitive matters.

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Prior experience with Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, GovHawk, and Legal Tracker are preferred, but not required.

Education:

Associate Degree (or higher) or certificate in paralegal or legal studies or the equivalent in experience.

U-Haul Offers:

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insurance 

• Mindset App Program 

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more 

• LifeLock Identity Theft 

• Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness 

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program 

• U-Haul Federal Credit Union 

• Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.