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    Assistant General Counsel - Stamford, CT, United States - PartnerRe

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    Job Description

    The Assistant General Counsel will support the Bank's Regulatory/Vendor Management senior attorney and Corporate Governance team. Knowledge of contract law and interest in corporate governance are required. In this position, the Assistant General Counsel will report to the Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel responsible for, among other things, reviewing and negotiating Bank contracts. In this role, the Assistant General Counsel will not only work closely with vendors and Bank stakeholders but will also work within the Corporate Governance team preparing agendas, consents, resolutions and minutes for the Bank and subsidiaries' Boards and Committees. It is expected that this Assistant General Counsel will identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents and present clear recommendations. ____

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    Qualifications:
    Qualifications

    Law degree from an ABA accredited institution and admitted to the New York bar,

    5-7 years of experience as an attorney, with a preference for banking and financial services experience, and experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

    ** Competencies: **

    • Knowledge of contract law
    • Analytical ability and strong attention to detail
    • Strong project and time management and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and drafting skills
    • Accomplished contracts negotiator
    • Experience in drafting a variety of legal documents
    • Experience in a corporate secretarial role, particularly at a financial services institution, is a plus
    • Flexible and adaptable to any situation
    • Adept at multi-tasking and working under deadline

    Compensation

    The expected annual salary for this position is between $205,000 and $225,000 at the start of employment. A salary offer is determined on an individualized basis, taking into consideration factors such as an individual's skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package also includes eligibility for an annual bonus, medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, employee wellness program, retirement and savings plans with employer contributions, generous holiday and paid time off schedules, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

    Additional Information

    The Bank will make reasonable accommodations to the following employees to allow them to perform the essential functions of their position, except where doing so would result in undue hardship to the Bank:

    • Those with a known mental or physical disability.
    • Pregnant individuals and/or individuals with pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions.
    • Victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
    • Employees with religious observance and practice obligations.

    Any employee who believes he or she needs an accommodation for any of the above reasons should contact their supervisor or a member of Human Resources to request such an accommodation. In each case, the Bank will engage in a good faith written or oral dialogue concerning the individual's accommodation needs; potential accommodations that may address the individual's accommodation needs, including alternatives to a requested accommodation; and the difficulties that such potential accommodations may pose for the employer.

    The Bank retains the ultimate discretion to choose the appropriate reasonable accommodation. Upon reaching a final determination at the conclusion of the cooperative dialogue, the Bank will provide the requesting individual with a written final determination identifying any accommodation granted or denied. In addition, the Bank will maintain any information regarding the employee's request and status in the strictest confidence, except as requested by the employee, as required on a need-to-know basis or as otherwise required by law.

    Disclaimer

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    _ Due to COVID-19, we are now operating on a hybrid schedule. We value the safety of our employees because we're all in this together. _

    _ NO AGENCIES PLEASE. _

    IDB BANK, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND DIVISIONS, PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, CURRENT UNEMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CATEGORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW. NOTHING IN THIS SITE CONSTITUTES A PROMISE OR OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

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    IDB BANK, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND DIVISIONS, PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, CURRENT UNEMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED CATEGORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW. NOTHING IN THIS SITE CONSTITUTES A PROMISE OR OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.

    Qualifications

    **About you:**

    We are looking for a technically strong candidate, who enjoys collaborating with internal and external partners, and seeks a challenging new job in a fast-paced environment. As an ideal candidate you possess the following experience, skills and mindset:

    * A Law degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent) from an accredited law school; and membership in good standing of any state within the United States; New York and Connecticut a plus
    * Four or more years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department. Ideally, you have prior client-facing experience with (re)insurance or financial institutions
    * International, cross-jurisdictional experience and exposure is a plus
    * Experience with cyber security, data protection and North American privacy regulation
    * Prior experience with life and health (re)insurance products, including contract negotiation and regulation is a plus
    * Good project management capabilities
    * "Open to change" and "can do" attitude
    * Fluent in English, other languages, ideally French or Spanish, are an asset
    * Strong interpersonal skills and communication style
    * Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
    * Previously demonstrated ability to work well within a team, and to build strong relationships with colleagues
    * A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

    Additional Information

    PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to [learn more]( about D&I at PartnerRe.

    Thank you,

    PartnerRe Hiring Team

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