Associate General Counsel –Institutional Markets/Reinsurance

Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

The Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is a diverse team 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 policies and procedures. As a member of this team, which has received industry recognition for its leadership and innovative solutions, you will have the opportunity to participate in the award-winning Corebridge pro bono program.

About The Role

Corebridge Financial is one of the largest insurance organizations in the United States and a leader in today’s financial services marketplace. We believe that our success depends on a world class team. If you would like to be part of this exciting organization, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work in our outstanding legal department.   In this challenging and dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to provide advice, counsel, and guidance with respect to the broad range of legal and regulatory issues within our Individual Retirement and domestic Life Insurance business.  We are seeking an attorney well versed in the legal and regulatory issues impacting life insurance and annuity products.  This position will report to a Deputy General Counsel.

Responsibilities

You will be working on various aspects of legal support for the Institutional Markets business of Corebridge Financial. Examples of the work in which you will be involved include:

• You will provide trusted advice and counsel to the Institutional Markets businesses of Corebridge Financial working:
• This includes drafting and review of various types of Reinsurance and reinsurance related agreements, advising on all disclosure and conflict of interest practices, supporting due diligence  This includes ceded and assumed reinsurance and (CRTs and bilateral cross boarder reinsurance.
• This position provides a mix of support of our in-force book of business, as well as strategic and innovative initiatives designed to profitably grow our business.
• You will work collaboratively with peers across Legal, Compliance and other control functions to ensure philosophical consistencies of approach and practice across diverse business lines, areas of legal practice and legal entities.
• Maintain and grow in-depth knowledge of the business and its activities in order to ensure adequate legal oversight and resources as the business needs evolve over time; advise on emerging legal issues.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a lawyer in the life and annuity, reinsurance field, in house and/or private practice
• Strategic thinking to plan, organize, manage to and execute to achieve organic growth and change.
• Proven verbal and written communications skills aimed at delivering direct messaging and achieving collaborative and practical results.
• Self-starter with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to meet and exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to work on matters requiring focus, attention to detail and execution.
• Proven problem-solving skills that demonstrate creativity and commitment to core values.
• Demonstrated ability to balance thoughtful decision making with careful and timely execution.
• Experience in organizational environments using influence over authority to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Prior experience with a large multinational law firm and/or in-house legal department. 
• A strong educational background including a B.A./B.S. and J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admittance to at least one state bar with a preference for the following:  NY, TX or CA.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $200,00 – $240,000 at the commencement of employment.  Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX, Woodland Hills, CA or Jersey City, NJ office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

Minimal travel.

This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay-to-play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay-to-play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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