Sr. Counsel - Corporate Transactions

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Position Summary

The Senior Counsel, Corporate Transactions, will join a small legal team at a rapidly growing company. The Senior Counsel provides legal advice for Resolution Life USs complex insurance growth and other transactions, manages corporate governance activities for Resolution Life US, and provides support for other areas, as needed, within the company.

Position Description

• Serves as an integral member of the core deal team for growth transactions, including public and private legal entity acquisitions and reinsurance transactions, as well as other strategic growth initiatives

• Participates in the entire lifecycle of transactions from development of preliminary bids and indications of interest through closing

• Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, investment banking and outside advisor engagement letters, definitive purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, trust agreements and administrative services agreements

• Participates in strategic and tactical decision-making and provides counsel to senior management on all legal aspects related to contemplated transactions

• Acts as primary US counsel for all governance and corporate authority matters

• Oversees preparation of annual and periodic regulatory filings as well as review and input on quarterly and annual financial statements

• Oversees and supervises senior corporate paralegals work in all matters related to maintenance of corporate records and multiple Boards of Directors and committee meetings, including close coordination with Resolution Life US senior leadership and Resolution Life Group global senior leadership

• Advises and collaborates closely with other functions across the company, including finance, actuarial, investments, risk, and operations

• Assists in managing government affairs across Resolution Life Group

• Manages and oversees outside law firms to obtain world-class, cost-effective legal services

Position Requirements

• Law degree from accredited U.S. law school

• Current bar license in good standing and compliant with state requirements

• Team player who can contribute and develop expertise in multiple areas, often with limited guidance

• 6+ years of experience with (i) corporate governance in a complex organization and (ii) reinsurance and mergers & acquisitions in the life insurance industry

• Familiarity with the Model Holding Company Act

• Experience managing government affairs a plus

• Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of attention to detail, effectively prioritize and manage workload, including conflicting demands, and meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical skills and demonstration of high degree of judgment

• Demonstrated leadership presence and skills

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills

Location: NYC office preferred (generally 2-3 days/week in the office) or for the right candidate remote in EST or CST time zones with willingness to travel.

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

• NYC $183,000 - $250,000

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Critical Skills
At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.