Corebridge Financial
Corebridge Litigation Counsel
Corebridge Financial, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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.About The Role
This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and will have responsibility for managing a diverse docket of investments/complex financial transactions litigation matters for the Company’s domestic life and retirement companies as well as its asset management and financial services businesses. This attorney will advise business partners and stakeholders regarding litigation risks and opportunities in the oversight and management of a multi-million-dollar docket of investment-related litigation and other legal disputes, including matters arising out of securities and derivatives transactions, secured and unsecured debt investments, and structured products. This attorney will also help oversee the process filing of class action proofs of claims on behalf of life and retirement companies and mutual funds related to securities or other investments and analyze whether cases are appropriate for “opting out” of class action litigation. In addition to handling some life and retirement product litigation, this role will assist in managing the Company’s fraud investigations body of work and support the Chief Litigation Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with various strategic projects, class-action litigation, and reinsurance matters.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 organizationApprise relevant legal, functional, and business leaders on key, strategic developments across Investments, Complex Financial Transactions, Securities and Investigations mattersAssist in managing the internal investigations program, designed in collaboration with our internal audit colleagues, which will serve as a strong partner to compliance, risk, and other corporate functionsSupport the Chief Litigation Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in the strategic management of class action and reinsurance litigation matters and provide collaboration, support and management for various strategic litigation projects and initiatives, including litigation support for our mutual funds and institutional markets business linesAssist in managing various internal and external reporting obligations, including financial, as may occur monthly, quarterly, annually and on an ad-hoc basisUtilize and help design data analytics reports to educate, inform, and advise legal and business leaders about the Investments, Complex Financial Transactions, Securities and Investigations Docket, its management, outcomes, costs, savings, and income performanceWhat 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 Litigation Team and its attorneys and staffSupportive manager and teacher, 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 leadershipJuris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; minimum of 5+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.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 GLCR 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.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 an 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 York, NY the base salary range is $98,000 - $183,000 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 be 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.To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.comCorebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. 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 TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Functional Area
LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't AffairsEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company
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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.About The Role
This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and will have responsibility for managing a diverse docket of investments/complex financial transactions litigation matters for the Company’s domestic life and retirement companies as well as its asset management and financial services businesses. This attorney will advise business partners and stakeholders regarding litigation risks and opportunities in the oversight and management of a multi-million-dollar docket of investment-related litigation and other legal disputes, including matters arising out of securities and derivatives transactions, secured and unsecured debt investments, and structured products. This attorney will also help oversee the process filing of class action proofs of claims on behalf of life and retirement companies and mutual funds related to securities or other investments and analyze whether cases are appropriate for “opting out” of class action litigation. In addition to handling some life and retirement product litigation, this role will assist in managing the Company’s fraud investigations body of work and support the Chief Litigation Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with various strategic projects, class-action litigation, and reinsurance matters.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 organizationApprise relevant legal, functional, and business leaders on key, strategic developments across Investments, Complex Financial Transactions, Securities and Investigations mattersAssist in managing the internal investigations program, designed in collaboration with our internal audit colleagues, which will serve as a strong partner to compliance, risk, and other corporate functionsSupport the Chief Litigation Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in the strategic management of class action and reinsurance litigation matters and provide collaboration, support and management for various strategic litigation projects and initiatives, including litigation support for our mutual funds and institutional markets business linesAssist in managing various internal and external reporting obligations, including financial, as may occur monthly, quarterly, annually and on an ad-hoc basisUtilize and help design data analytics reports to educate, inform, and advise legal and business leaders about the Investments, Complex Financial Transactions, Securities and Investigations Docket, its management, outcomes, costs, savings, and income performanceWhat 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 Litigation Team and its attorneys and staffSupportive manager and teacher, 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 leadershipJuris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; minimum of 5+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.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 GLCR 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.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 an 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 York, NY the base salary range is $98,000 - $183,000 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 be 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.To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.comCorebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. 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 TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Functional Area
LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't AffairsEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company
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