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Senior Counsel

Corebridge Financial

About the Role

Corebridge Financial is seeking an experienced Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets litigation attorney.  This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and will have responsibility for managing a diverse docket of litigation matters for the Company’s domestic life and retirement companies.  This attorney will advise business partners and stakeholders regarding litigation risks and opportunities in the oversight and management of litigation and other legal disputes, including matters arising out of broker-dealer and investment advisor issues, group retirement products, life insurance, and structured products.  This position is based in Houston, TX and requires a commitment to travel regularly (up to 25%) and to working in our offices at least two days a week.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic, tactical, and common-sense legal advice to business partners and various types of stakeholders and functional partners, up and down the leadership chain and across the organization. 
  • Apprise relevant legal, functional, and business leaders on key, strategic developments across Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets matters.
  • Assist in managing various internal and external reporting obligations, including financial, as may occur monthly, quarterly, annually and on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Manage a broad docket of work including escalated customer and agent/advisor complaints, RFP support, FNRA matters and pre-litigation investigation.  
  • Support the Chief Litigation Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in the management of complex and class action litigation matters, as well as strategic projects
  • Utilize and help design data analytics reports to educate, inform, and advise legal and business leaders about the Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets Litigation Dockets, and their management, outcomes, costs, savings, and income performance.

What you need to know

  • Experience in the financial services/group retirement/institutional markets or life insurance industry is a plus.
  • Flexible, diligent, creative, and independent team player who can accommodate shifting priorities and is committed to the overall success of the Litigation Team.
  • Team member that leads with integrity and will support and contribute to Corebridge’s commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming, inclusive and equitable work place.
  • Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented.
  • Superior written and verbal communication and analytical skills enabling timely, proactive, and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks.
  • Excellent ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior executives to technologists, to identify issues, problem-solve and recommend solutions.
  • A positive, energetic and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues & clients. 
  • Juris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; minimum of 7+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
  • Preferred candidates will have worked at a large law firm or at a large financial services company in a litigation role.
  • Experience with FINRA arbitrations is a plus.

Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law

Guardian Life

 This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Initiatives &  Transactions (CIT), and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to enterprise-wide stakeholders on strategic transactions including reinsurance and mergers/acquisitions, as well as provide leadership in the vendor contracting space.  

 

The CIT Team is a multidisciplinary legal practice group with a broad coverage area focused on providing enterprise-wide legal advice and support for matters involving (i) company mergers/acquisitions/dispositions; (ii) strategic investments, capital market transactions, reinsurance and other strategic projects; (iii) corporate real estate and facilities; (iv) investment-related transactions; and (v) vendor contracting and outsourcing.   

  

You will: 

  •  Provide legal counsel to senior-level internal business clients on complex, high stakes strategic transactions 
  • Lead multidisciplinary transaction teams to deliver excellent results   

  • Provide management and operational oversight to the vendor contracting team  

  • Assist AGC in managing CIT practice area 

  • Effectively manage outside counsel on strategic transactions 

  • Expand your skill set to multiple areas of the transactional legal practice 

  • Keep informed of relevant industry trends, changes and best practices   

 You have: 

  • J.D. required 

  • New York bar admission 

  • 10+ years’ progressively responsible transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department  

  • Significant experience in the  insurance industry or related mergers and acquisitions, as well as reinsurance transactions 

  • Knowledge of the life insurance and annuity industry, and working knowledge of investment products 

  • A high degree of integrity and sensitivity in handling confidential information 

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, be flexible and change direction as appropriate 

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to interact with clients, including senior management and associates 

  • The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects 

  • Initiative, are a strong strategic thinker, and are resourceful and proactive 

  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment, produce superior work results and follow through on commitments 

Location:

  • The position will be located in one of the following office locations: New York, NY (Hudson Yards) and/or Stamford, CT
  • The position will be 3 days in the office , 2 days WFH

   

Salary Range:

$174,760.00 - $287,102.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefitsBenefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.


Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Transactions (Reinsurance, M&A)

Guardian Life

Guided by our company Purpose of “Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities”, we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions.  Aligned to “what” we deliver, our goals and “how” we deliver, our values and behaviors demonstrated in delivering against our goals.  We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert in your practice area, and leading people and teams where applicable.

Our colleagues, and the candidates we hire are key to the continuing success of our department.

In this role you will primarily provide leadership and legal advice to business partners (People Leaders, HR partners, and other senior leaders) with a focus on employment law related manners. In addition, as part of our Law Department community you will also provide mentorship to other attorneys and may lead special cross-department projects.  

You Will

  • Work closely with the Associate General Counsel to devise a strategy and execution plan for the Employment Law Practice Group.
  • Provide advice and counsel to management and HR professionals on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including hiring and termination issues, discrimination and retaliation, harassment, leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, conflicts of interest, independent contractor issues, statutory employee issues, employee investigations, etc.
  • Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices to ensure you can track and interpret developments in employment statutes, regulations, and executive orders, and provide tailored recommendations to stakeholders on any revisions/updates to related policies and employment practices.
  • Review, interpret, and draft company policies and procedures, including assisting our incumbent employee benefits lawyer with the drafting and maintenance of ERISA and other comp & benefits related plans and policies.
  • Conduct legal review of involuntary terminations (including group actions) and draft or supervise the production of separation packages.
  • Perform legal review of administrative charges/complaints and represent Guardian at the administrative level (EEOC, DOL, equivalent state and local agencies).
  • Prepare mediation/position statements and manage outside counsel. Partner with litigation team on employment litigation, reviewing pleadings, developing strategy, facilitating the gathering of information (documents, interviews); making recommendations at key stages in the process, etc.
  • Provide legal advice for colleague relations and compliance/ethics investigations; may be asked to serve as lead investigator in high-level or sensitive matters.
  • Identify areas where training is needed. Prepare and deliver training courses on identified employment law topics.
  • Assist in company M&A efforts, including addressing related employee matters.
  • Develop professional credibility and relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as manage relationships with outside counsel.

You Have

  • Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar admission required.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience either with a law firm, insurance company or other financial services institution.
  • Strong legal research and organizational skills.
  • Ability to address complex and challenging issues and communicate effectively with business leaders at all levels to optimize risk management, productivity, and communication.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in an organizational setting, corporation integrity and strong interpersonal skills are essential to success.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent analytical ability, problem-solving and leadership skills.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills are essential.

Salary Range:

$174,760.00 - $287,102.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefitsBenefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.


Compliance Manager - Agency & Partnership

Western & Southern Financial Group

Overview

Manages compliance management initiatives that impact partnership marketing, including agents, brokers, managing general agents, third-party administrators, and other sales, marketing, and distribution partners. Develops and implements compliance policies and procedures for the independent agency business and assists with other insurance compliance initiatives. As directed by Compliance Director, works with internal and external partners on compliance and related matters, including NY Regulation 187. Provides regulatory guidance to business unit management and communicates any areas of noncompliance in a professional and effective way. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to make a wide range of decisions, escalating to management when necessary, and updating management on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

What you will do:
  • Responsible for developing and updating general compliance guidance for life and health product sales through independent agency partners, including compliance with New York Regulation 187, as well as telemarketing and privacy laws.
  • Develops and maintains a compliance program that includes providing guidance to internal and external partners as a subject matter expert.
  • Oversees compliance related to independent agents, including compliance with licensing and appointment requirements, advertising and sales requirements.
  • Works with the independent agency business partners in reviewing and approving advertising (e.g., websites, sales scripts and correspondence), and ensures such advertising is filed for approval, as required.
  • Manages the Reg 187 Oversight and Supervision and performs Compliance audits for Company sales in New York, which includes both independent agency business and contact center sales.
  • Serves as subject matter expert of the independent agency business, including the regulations related to licensing and appointment.
  • Ensures documented compliance guidance is in place for internal and external partners.
  • In consultation with Legal, reviews and revises agency business partner contracts for compliance purposes.
  • Participates in Agency Oversight Committee on independent agency related issues.
  • Assists with drafting life and health policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws (e.g., term and whole life, and accident insurance coverages).
  • Files and negotiates insurance policy approvals with the Interstate Compact and insurance departments.
  • Ensures all regulatory responses are timely, accurate and high quality.
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners involved with developing and filing policies.
  • Analyzes and responds to compliance questions.
  • Manages the resolution of regulatory inquiries and reviews (including complaints, market conduct exams, and surveys).
  • Conducts and oversees audits of third-party business partners.
  • Develops and oversees Company Program for New York Regulation 187 (Best Interest and Suitability) compliance.
  • Participates on the Company Compliance Action Team to help implement compliance requirements.
  • Recommends and implements enhancements and process improvements based on an assessment of available regulatory and compliance systems and processes.
  • Researches and tracks regulatory developments to update compliance policies and procedures.
  • Records, investigates and escalates alleged noncompliance with laws, regulations and Company policies for appropriate handling.
  • Represents Gerber Life on Enterprise projects and initiatives, as needed.
  • Researches and analyzes laws and regulations to provide written guidance to internal and external partners for implementation.
  • Works with internal and external partners to collect and analyze data, and timely report to federal and state regulatory agencies, including maintaining a tracking calendar for such regulatory reports.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards