Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Legal
About the Role / Position Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the General Counsel and legal department with a primary focus on legal operations, contract review and administration, legal documentation, and other administrative support. This role will assist with the drafting, review, tracking, and management of vendor contracts, manager agreements, confidentiality agreements, investment documents, and other contracts, as well as provide administrative and operational support to ensure efficient legal department workflows.
The ideal candidate is proactive, meticulous, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced in-house legal environment.
Why Work at FEG? / About the Company
FEG is an independently owned advisory firm that provides investment consulting, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO), and research services to predominantly institutional clients1, such as university endowments, private and public foundations, religious organizations, healthcare institutions, corporate retirement plans, and select family offices. Founded in 1988, FEG has served communities both directly and by helping our clients fulfill their missions, for over 37 years. FEG employs 140+ professionals across offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Indianapolis, Indiana, with approximately $100.4 billion2 in client assets under advisement.
What You’ll Do / Position Responsibilities
Contract Management & Legal Support
- Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Maintain and manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting support, routing for approval, execution, and renewal tracking.
- Maintain and organize the company’s contract repository and document management system.
- Track key contractual obligations, renewal dates, and compliance requirements.
- Assist the General Counsel in reviewing agreements for completeness and consistency with company standards.
- Prepare contract summaries, redlines, and supporting documentation.
Legal Documentation & Corporate Support
- Draft and format basic legal documents, templates, processes, and correspondence.
- Maintain corporate records and legal files.
- Assist with preparation of board materials, secretary certificates, entity formation, corporate governance documents, and regulatory filings as needed.
Legal Operations & Administrative Support
- Manage legal department workflows, and document tracking.
- Coordinate execution of agreements using electronic signature platforms.
- Serve as a liaison between legal and internal departments regarding contract status and documentation.
- Assist with outside counsel coordination, invoices, and legal spend tracking.
- Support legal research and internal requests as needed.
What We Require / Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
- Paralegal certificate recommended.
- 3–7 years of paralegal experience, preferably in an in-house legal department or corporate law firm practice.
- Experience supporting a variety of contracts and term review and tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a General Counsel or small in-house legal team.
- Familiarity with corporate governance.
- Experience working with contract templates, and multiple processes.
What You’ll Bring / Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Strong contract administration and document management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and e-signature tools is a plus.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Engage collaboratively with clients, investment teams and peers.
- Prioritize effectively and decisively across complex teams and competing priorities.
- Enjoy working in and learning about the financial investment industry.
What We Offer / Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance.
- Employer-paid life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage plus subsidized Medical, Dental, & Vision plans.
- Wealth Benefits including 401(k) and ESOP Programs with company contributions.
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave).
- Flexible work options designed to support work-life balance while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
- Employee-led culture committees focused on engagement, well-being, diversity, and a positive workplace environment.
- A structured mentorship program that fosters professional growth, knowledge sharing, and leadership development through meaningful one-on-one connections.
- Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs to support continued learning and career development.
- Reimbursement for eligible professional certifications and industry-recognized designations.
- Access to comprehensive wellness programs that support physical, mental, and overall well-being.
Work Authorization Requirement
FEG Investment Advisors is committed to fostering diversity and maintaining equitable, inclusive hiring practices. At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must already have legal authorization to work in the United States at the time they apply and remain authorized throughout their employment, without requiring current or future sponsorship.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
1Institutional clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Independent Schools, Insurance, Native American Tribes, Private Foundations, Public Funds, Religious organizations, and Taft Hartley. Nonprofit clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Healthcare (nonprofit), Higher Education, Independent Schools, Private Foundations, and Religious Organizations. 2As of March 31, 2026, Assets under Advisement (AUA) include discretionary and non-discretionary assets of FEG and its affiliated entities. These assets are typically non-discretionary. Some asset values may not be readily available at the most recent quarter-end; therefore, the previous quarter's values were used and may be higher or lower depending on current market conditions. Of the $100.4bn in AUA, FEG's total assets under management (AUM) of $19.3bn includes discretionary of ($16.7bn) and non-discretionary AUM ($2.5bn). FEG Investment Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FEG Investment Advisors does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age (40 or older), disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.
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