Associate General Counsel – Corporate Teams - Los Angeles

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 ...

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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.

About the role

Corebridge is seeking an experienced commercial contracting attorney to serve as a senior member of the Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory (LCR) department.  This attorney will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and managing a wide range of commercial agreements that support Corebridge's financial services businesses.  This role partners closely with business, compliance, technology, procurement and risk teams to ensure contracts align with regulatory requirements and business objectives.  Attorney will supervise and mentor two less experienced commercial contracting attorneys providing oversight, quality control, and workload management.  This attorney will be part of a larger team of transactional attorneys reporting to the Chief Counsel – Corporate Teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.  Advise on a wide variety of technology and outsourcing related contracts and related statements of work, ordering documents, amendments and addends.  Agreements include, among others, SaaS, managed service (MSSP), technology products and services, end user and data licensing agreements, professional services agreements and outsourcing agreements.  Experience with third party administrator (TPA) or business process agreements (BPO) for insurance company's is a plus.  

• Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, and data transfer risks and identifying issues that require escalation to privacy and cybersecurity subject matter experts. 

• Serve as a trust business leader to business, technology, procurement, risk and compliance teams translating complex legal concepts into actionable business guidance.

• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys by reviewing and approving work product, providing coaching, training and performance feedback, and supporting professional development and growth.

• Collaborate to maintain contract templates and playbooks monitoring relevant regulatory development impacting contracts in financial services, technology and outsourcing.  Conducting primary research and analysis and drafting memos regarding regulatory and legislative changes.

• Identify opportunities, and initiate and lead projects, to support Corebridge Financial' s strategic goals.  Duties may evolve over time and with interest.

• Financial services experience is preferred. 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; minimum of 8+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel.

• Preferred candidates will have worked at a large national law firm or at a large financial services company.

• Superior written and verbal communication and analytical skills enabling timely, proactive and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks.

• Promote collaborative high-performance team culture working with peers, internal business clients and outside counsel on high volume of projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Real Estate and Trademark is also a plus. 

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $250,000 to $280,000 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 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 is based in Corebridge Financial's Houston or Los Angeles office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%

This role is deemed a "covered associate" under SEC Rule , 17 CFR § , 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 § 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   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.

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Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't AffairsEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company