Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance

Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance

About the Company

Well-recognized provider of retirement savings & income solutions

Industry

Financial Services

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1892

Employees

501-1000

Categories

• Crowdfunding
• Cyber Security
• Financial Services
• Information Technology
• Insurance Funds
• Worker's Compensation
• Finance
• Funds
• Fund Families
• Insurance
• Investment Banking
• Mutual Funds

Specialties

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, technology-forward department that is dedicated to providing exceptional value in the life insurance industry. This role is pivotal in the early stages of building a collaborative and proactive legal team. The ideal candidate is a hard-working, curious, and adaptable professional with a continuous improvement mindset, embodying the company's values of breaking down barriers, owning outcomes, and embracing the journey. Responsibilities include providing high-quality legal advice, conducting comprehensive research, and offering practical courses of action to achieve business goals within legal parameters. The role also involves maintaining current knowledge of legal issues, particularly those impacting the company's business, and being an active member of cross-functional project teams.

Applicants for the Senior Counsel position at the company should have a J.D. or L.L.B. degree, be admitted to the bar of at least one state, and have a minimum of 3 years' legal experience, preferably in the life insurance and annuities sector. The role requires the ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize effectively, and work proactively under tight timeframes. The candidate should be a trusted advisor with the confidence to make decisions that have both legal and business implications. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage conflicts, and a commitment to continuous learning and development are essential. The company values individuals with great judgment, a broad perspective, and a good sense of humor, and is dedicated to equal employment opportunities for all.

Hiring Manager Title

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions