Associate General Counsel, Corporate Legal Team

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  

As part of Legal, Compliance & Regulatory, the Corporate Legal Team provides leadership and advice on technology, cybersecurity, resiliency, data / AI, privacy and third party governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across Corebridge’s business units and corporate functions. We work collaboratively with each other and with our LCR colleagues and functional and business partners to continuously improve, solve problems and achieve company objectives in an effective, efficient, and pragmatic manner.  We are the primary legal counsel to Corebridge’s Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Operating Officer and their teams including the Chief Technology Officer, Information Security Office, Data Office, Enterprise Resiliency and Procurement & Sourcing. 

About The Role 

As an Associate General Counsel in the Corporate Legal Team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues at the intersection of financial services, information technology, data and innovation.  We are an energetic and business-oriented legal team that works on a wide range of regulatory, compliance, risk management, transactional and corporate governance matters. We leverage our expertise in corporate technology and data use to provide our business and functional partners strategic and tactical advice on legal risks and regulatory requirements for technology, cybersecurity, resiliency, privacy, data and AI. 

  

Responsibilities 

• Monitoring, analyzing and advocating on developing laws and regulations and participating in internal forums and with trade associations to provide input on impacts and represent company positions 
• Designing and providing oversight and escalation support for governance and compliance programs, including maintaining internal policies and procedures and supporting regulatory filings and exams, securities disclosures, investigations and audits. 
• Advising on and managing legal responses to operational, cybersecurity and privacy events and incidents and maintaining incident response plans and procedures  
• Collaborating with members of the Information Security Office and Information Technology departments to advise on legal and regulatory requirements, issues and risk management 
• Working closely with transactional attorneys, business partners and procurement professionals to update and maintain contract templates and playbooks; handle escalations from transactional teams in support of vendor agreements, B2B client RFPs / agreements and other contractual relationships 
• Providing thought leadership on emerging issues and educating Corebridge personnel by developing and undertaking training on important topics 

 

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  

• Demonstrated commitment to this area of law and able to independently identify opportunities and drive improvements in line with industry standards and best practices 
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels and in non-legal roles 
• Project management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize support, anticipate obstacles and handle multiple projects and deadlines 
• 8+ years of experience practicing law, preferably a combination of large law firm and in house roles in relevant practice areas and with experience advising publicly traded companies in financial services or other highly regulated industries 
• A J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active and in good standing bar membership in the state of the hiring location 

 

Compensation 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $238,000 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 and company equity 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 can be based in any of Corebridge Financial’s three main hub offices, which are located in Woodland Hills-CA, Houston-TX or Jersey City-NJ and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely. Exceptional candidates located near non hub locations may be considered.

  

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 (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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