Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment Legal

Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment Legal Team

Who we are

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

Get to know the business

Corebridge Financial is a unique franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S.

The Corebridge Financial Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, complies with all laws and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions.

About the role

In this challenging and dynamic role, you will report to the Head of Labor & Employment Legal and support the fast-growing Corebridge Financial business units and functions.  This position requires a high degree of independent analysis, judgment, and the ability to provide clear, business-minded advice and counsel to internal clients in Human Resources (HR) as well as Business and Functional partners.  You will also be required to oversee and efficiently manage outside counsel as needed.   

This position is a hybrid role that will be based in Houston, TX.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel on a broad spectrum of labor and employment-related matters, including pre-hire assessments, background checks, investigations, leaves of absence, restrictive covenants, workforce restructurings and reductions in force.
• Monitor legislative updates at federal, state, and local level across U.S.; ensure employment policies, training and practices are compliant with applicable laws and aligned to best practices.
• Manage employment dispute matters, including independent handling of pre-litigation demands/settlements, mediations, and administrative charges; provide strategic oversight and management of external counsel in arbitration, agency, and court proceedings.
• Draft and review employment agreements and incentive-based compensation plans/schedules.
• Partner with compliance team in regulatory matters, including employee conduct issues and U5 reporting.
• Support compliance reviews and audits in line with legal requirements and best practices.
• Advise on compensation matters, including wage and hour practices, overtime issues and administration of incentive compensation and commission programs/plans.
• Additional support on L&E and related matters as needed.
• You will also be able to participate in the Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

Qualifications

• Law degree and 10+ years of employment law experience, preferably both at a law firm and in-house.
• Subject matter expertise across a broad range of U.S. labor and employment laws.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to identify multiple courses of action and make risk-based recommendations in the context of the broader organizational culture.
• Experience reflective of ability to navigate governance structures and introduce/improve process.
• Willingness to develop and adapt in role as needed in an evolving corporate environment.
• Experience in insurance/financial services industry strongly preferred.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial / Benefit package

• Hybrid work schedule provides best of both - you can choose to work in the office full time or work from the office on specified team days.  In-person attendance on team days is mandatory and essential to providing effective and collaborative team support.
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year of paid time off to volunteer in the community.

• Paid