SENIOR COUNSEL: CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they are 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. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S.

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

The 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

Corbridge’s Corporate Legal Team within GLCR is looking for a junior attorney to join as Senior Counsel, providing Contract Management and Procurement legal support for all Corebridge contract needs, including technology, professional services, goods and other services, real estate, and all other areas. This role is for a contacts specialist who thrives in an environment with broad, complex legal issues.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate an innovative approach and be able to work in an independent manner among a group of high performing professionals.  The Senior Counsel will work on projects that are time-sensitive, important to senior management, highly visible inside and outside of the company, and key to Corebridge business plans.
 

Specific Responsibilities

This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Team.  Specific duties will include:

• Managing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. 
• Performing legal research on legal issues related to contracts and business strategy.
• Working closely with Corebridge attorneys to address legal, regulatory and compliance issues of all types related to privacy, real estate, intellectual property, and procurement.
• Assisting with the implementation of Corebridge policies and guidelines associated with purchasing of data, content, and services. 

 

What you need to know:

• Juris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; 5 or more years of legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house.
• Broad experience relating to legal issues confronting insurance and financial services companies.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts and advising clients with contractual interpretation and understanding.
• Knowledge of relevant issues that require negotiation in corporate contracts, including privacy, cybersecurity, limitations of liability, indemnification, and other key provisions. 
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with multiple clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and internal clients across a complex organization as well as independently (including remotely).
• Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes.
• Eager to learn, grow, develop and be part of an industry leading organization.
• Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product.
• Excellent 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 the insurance/financial/investment management 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 Woodland Hills, CA, the base salary range is $94,800 - $132,700 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: Benefits Overview.

 

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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.

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Corebridge 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 .   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

 

 

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

 

 

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

 

 

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

 

 

Relocation Provided: No

 

 

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