A global leader in the insurance industry is looking for a Senior Counsel to join their growing legal team in the pension risk transfer sector. In this role you will be offered exposure to working with a legal team at a Fortune 500 organization, with work that will be engaging, challenging, and exciting as this department is a new sector for the company. The position creates a path for professional growth and developmental opportunities in the insurance and financial services industry. The opportunity can sit fully remote or in St. Louis.
Responsibilities include…
- Advise as legal counsel to the pension risk transfer unit on all aspects of group annuity transactions
- Provide guidance as the subject matter expert on various factors to determine if an insurer's group annuity contract meets the safest available annuity industry standards
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, group annuity contracts, commitment agreements, and administrative services agreements
- Draft and review specific information of benefits located in group annuity contracts
- Work alongside various internal disciplines for pension risk transfer transactions
- Oversee document review, due diligence, and preparation processes for transactional matters
Qualifications include…
- J.D. and admission to practice in state of residence
- 5+ years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house setting
- 2+ years of experience in the insurance pension transfers sector
- Extensive experience of U.S. insurance laws and regulations
- Ability to draft, review, proofread, and negotiate complex contracts
- Transactional experience in a deal team setting with group annuity issuances is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business or financial services is a plus
Benefits include…
- Competitive salary and an excellent bonus package
- Full Benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k)
- Remote work setting
Please apply by clicking the link above for immediate consideration!
