Who we are

Corebridge Financial (Corebridge Financial or CRBG) helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our clients. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives − for today and tomorrow.

Corebridge Financial Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

About the role

The Chief Securities Disclosure Attorney is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investor Relations Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and others across the organization on general corporate and securities matters, with primary responsibility for the legal support related to the company’s SEC disclosure and the activities of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. 

The Chief Securities Disclosure Attorney will report to the Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel related to the review and preparation of the company’s annual, periodic, and current reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), including the related activities of the Disclosure Committee
• Provide legal advice and counsel related to the quarterly earnings process, including review and preparation of earnings releases, financial supplements, and presentations
• Manage the activities of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, including the preparation and review of meeting agendas and materials, coordinating with business personnel to ensure effective presentations, and counseling the Audit Committee members with respect to their responsibilities and substantive questions
• Provide legal advice and counsel and negotiate documentation related to the company’s debt and equity capital markets transactions, life company medium term note program and other financing arrangements
• Provide legal advice and counsel with respect to the company’s annual proxy statement and related matters such as D&O questionnaires and related party transaction disclosure and beneficial ownership tables
• Provide legal advice and counsel related to New York Stock Exchange governance and filing requirements
• Remain abreast of legislative and regulatory developments related to securities disclosure and make recommendations for changes as needed
• Ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws related to disclosure
• Prepare or supervise the filing of Section 16 reports (Forms 3/4/5)
• In addition to the primary responsibilities above, it is expected that the Chief Securities Disclosure Attorney will work closely with the Chief Capital Markets and Capital Management Attorney and Corporate Secretary to cover all general corporate and securities matters
• Additional matters may include governance matters, corporate restructuring, potential M&A transactions, and other strategic initiatives

What you need to know

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• 15+ years of experience in public company disclosure matters, preferably both at law firm and in-house
• This hybrid role must report to the Jersey City office a minimum of 3 times per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance or other regulated financial services industry experience.
• In-house experience at a US public company.
• Strong analytical, counseling, written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to liaise with all levels of management and the Board of Directors
• Ability to build processes and train paralegals and staff
• Experience managing complicated projects and coordinate contributions from multiple disciplines.
• Ability to build processes and train paralegals and staff.

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ the base salary range is $200,000 – 250,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

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.

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/benefits. Benefits 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 applicant_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.

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/benefits. Benefits 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 applicant_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.

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 include interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, subject matter expertise 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.

This is a senior leadership role in the Regulatory Affairs Practice Group, reporting to the Chief Regulatory Counsel.  In this role, you will join a team of attorneys and staff who provide leadership and legal advice on regulatory matters for Guardian and its subsidiaries.  The Assistant General Counsel will provide strategic regulatory counsel across the enterprise by developing and implementing regulatory engagement strategies to support existing and new business initiatives.  In addition, you will represent the Company in complex regulatory matters.  The Assistant General Counsel should have experience working in the insurance and securities regulatory environment and should have a command of insurance and securities laws and industry issues.  The Assistant General Counsel should be adept at leveraging regulatory knowledge to actively support business priorities and to work collaboratively with business partners to navigate issues.

The ideal candidate is a regulatory subject matter expert who has previously held one or more roles requiring the following – legal/regulatory issue identification; concurrent project management across multiple teams and projects; collaboration with attorney and non-attorney colleagues, including business leaders; and oral and written advocacy with a variety of clients and before multiple regulators.  Also, the ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience.

You will

• Provide strategic and day-to-day counsel to the company on a range of regulatory and legal issues impacting all of Guardian’s businesses, often in partnership with senior colleagues across the Law Department
• Effectively manage interactions with regulators, including in response to formal and informal inquiries, exams, requests, and the like, and represent individuals in regulatory testimony
• Identify and assess potential legal and regulatory issues.  Proactively manage issues, involving key stakeholders across the firm as appropriate
• Handle a portfolio of regulatory matters independently, exercising excellent judgment regarding when to escalate issues
• Support enterprise risk management, including through development of policies and procedures
• Identify and manage outside counsel, where appropriate
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, other colleagues, and leaders
• Engage across all business areas to build strong partnerships with colleagues and leaders, including colleagues in other Law Department practice groups
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and external environment (e.g., economic conditions, new regulatory requirements), leveraging insight to inform strategies

You have

• Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and New York bar admission required
• 10+ years and a strong record of relevant experience and progressing responsibility at an insurance or other financial services firm, an insurance or securities regulator, and/or a law firm; or comparable experience with specific focus on applying and interpreting federal and/or state laws and regulations
• Significant experience directly interacting with state and federal regulatory agencies and investigating and litigating violations of laws and regulations
• Significant experience directly counseling senior business leaders
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
• Litigation and government enforcement defense experience is very helpful
• Commitment to highest level of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Location

This role is based in New York, NY (Hudson Yards) 3 days per week, with the ability to work from home 2 days per week.

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.

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