Assistant General Counsel

Who We Are

Corebridge Financial 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.

Get to know the business

Life and Retirement is a unique franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S. Corebridge Financial Global 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's award-winning pro bono program.

About The Role

The Assistant General Counsel will handle a wide array of legal issues and regulatory inquiries of Group Retirement’s dually registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser (the “Firm”). This role will require working closely with senior business and compliance professionals in addressing both day-to-day legal issues involving the Firm as well as supporting routine exams and for-cause matters with state/federal securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations (e.g., FINRA). Additional responsibilities will include rendering related legal advice and counsel to the Firm regarding the application of federal, state, and SEC and FINRA rules and regulations.

As a People Manager and Senior Leader, you make the difference in an employee’s experience at work. Great managers provide direction, motivate, grow talent, empower, and coach teams toward higher levels of performance. The quality of Senior Leadership is a defining factor for a company’s success. Senior Leaders are responsible for developing business strategies and/or translating those strategies into meaningful outcomes and ultimately, business results. As a Senior Leader, you reach across geographical and functional boundaries to create alliances that further the organization’s objectives and market position. Your deep and broad industry knowledge allows you to foresee external conditions that could potentially affect Corebridge Financial’s future.

This position will be based in Houston, Texas, Woodland Hills, California, or New Jersey. This position will report directly to the Chief Counsel, Group Retirement and Institutional Markets Services.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical legal advice and transaction support on a wide variety of broker-dealer and investment advisory issues.
• Provide proactive and timely risk assessments and status updates of regulatory matters for executive management.
• Participate in regulatory examinations and prepare responses for inquiries relating to broker-dealer and investment advisory processes, procedures, and transactions. Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to develop and implement remediation plans for issues noted during examinations.
• Assist in drafting and updating of Form ADV disclosure brochures.
• Participate in the review of written complaints to determine if any required regulatory filings are necessary (including U4/U5 disclosures and 4530 event filings) and assisting Compliance professionals with those filings.
• Review vendor, product sponsor, sales/marketing materials, and client forms and agreements.
• Assist in the review and consideration of new products, programs, and services offered by the broker-dealer and investment advisory businesses.
• Draft and/or review supervisory procedures and compliance policies and procedures.

What You Need To Know

• Flexible, diligent, creative, and independent team player who can accommodate shifting priorities and is committed to the overall success of the Team and its attorneys and staff.
• Supportive manager and be committed to modeling, supporting, and leading with integrity and with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the provision of best-in-class legal advice and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to complete/manage the work of others in the completion of projects and other assignments efficiently, timely, and with a minimum of supervision.
• Superior written and verbal communication and analytical skills enabling timely, proactive, and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks.
• Solid interpersonal skills and able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior executives to technologists, to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• A positive, energetic, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues and clients.
• Able to navigate large, multifaceted, and international organizations, including working across time zones.
• A high degree of independent motivation and judgment, as well as the ability to work directly with a wide variety of LCR personnel, IT staff, business unit personnel, and outside counsel.
• Preferred candidates will have worked at a large national law firm or at a large financial services company.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and internal business clients across a global organization.
• Collaborative, tactful, and persuasive written and verbal communication style.
• Experience in the financial/investment services industry is a plus.

Requirements

• JD degree required.
• Admission to a state bar association and currently in good standing.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial Life & Retirement

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity, and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with increased responsibility and increased compensation.
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset; therefore, we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefit package includes

• Paid Time Off: Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work-life balance. We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
• 17 paid holidays per calendar year.
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For positions based in New Jersey, the base salary range is $200,000 – $260,000 and 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. For positions based in Woodland Hills, CA, the base salary range is $200,000 – $260,000 and 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries, and affiliates are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for 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 people are not only respected as individuals but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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Functional Area : LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: Yes

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