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As an Attorney in our Asset Management Group Transactional Legal Team, you’ll play a key role in the continued success of The Standard’s Asset Management Group, whose products include employer-sponsored retirement plans, stable asset investment products and individual annuities. You’ll provide legal support across a broad spectrum of business clients, utilizing your strong collaboration skills to provide advice and counsel to key stakeholders, legally compliant products for our clients, and the achievement of the Company’s business goals.
Job Responsibility:
Provide advice and counsel to a wide variety of business stakeholders, including Sales, Operations, and Client Services to ensure compliant retirement plan designs and strategies
Produce quality, defensible contractual language that accurately reflects stakeholder’s intent
Act as a proactive, strategic business partner by gaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of potential legislation and regulatory developments and regularly communicating updates to stakeholders
Partner with stakeholders to gain insight into specific business requirements and formulate accurate, comprehensive advice that supports informed decision-making
Act as a trusted partner by identifying potential risks and outcomes, demonstrating a holistic understanding of business goals and risks
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership required
Minimum of two years of experience in relevant areas of the law, or the equivalent combination of education & experience
Understanding of retirement plans industry, focusing on retirement plan expertise and regulatory structure (ERISA, Tax Code, securities law, state insurance law - preferred)
Experience in group annuity/insurance product development a plus
Strong communication skills, including ability to provide clear, comprehensive legal advice and delivery of presentations that are understandable to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working closely with internal clients as a strategic partner to identify and prioritize business needs and assess and communicate risk
Nice to have:
Experience in group annuity/insurance product development
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools