Associate Counsel

• Provide objective, thorough, timely and well-researched legal advice and counsel to business partners on legal matters
• Provide legal advice and counsel on legal questions related to Sammons Financial Group to ensure compliance with new and existing state, federal and local laws, statutes and regulatory requirements
• Provide legal advice and counsel on legal questions related to Sammons Financial Group’s business operations
• Provide legal advice and counsel on issues relating to the Iowa Holding Company Act, corporate governance, reinsurance and finance
• Provide legal advice and counsel on issues relating to product distribution
• Provide legal advice and counsel on in-force policy and contract issues
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals in the Legal Department in managing Sammons Financial Group’s exposure to regulatory fines and penalties or other sanctions
• Understand Sammons Financial Group strategy, business objectives and goals when providing legal advice and counsel
• Draft and review policy forms, legal correspondence, agreements, contracts and releases
• Develop relationships with outside legal counsel, as appropriate, and in collaboration with other attorneys in the Legal Department, manage outside counsel
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
• Regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience
• Experience in life insurance, annuities or financial services industry
• Ability to think strategically, practically and holistically about appropriate legal solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively on multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals in a professional, patient and responsive manner
• Superior analytical, writing, oral communication, research, investigatory, advocacy, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues and to apply known or researched rules of law
• Demonstrated attention to detail, professional attitude and commitment to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• A member in good standing of the Iowa Bar (or, admission to and in good standing with another bar enabling reciprocity and admission into the Iowa Bar)
• Occasional travel between office locations and conferences required
• Due to the financial nature and level of accountability of this position, a credit and criminal background check is required

Knowledge of securities, investments, and corporate governance

• Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan
• Healthy balance between work and personal lives
• Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays
• Incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance