Deputy Corporate Secretary – Head of Subsidiary Governance

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

Corebridge Financial 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 and complies with all laws and regulations and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

About The Role:

As a member of the Corebridge Corporate Governance Team, the attorney in this position will support the corporate governance and entity maintenance of approximately 40 U.S. and Bermuda-based subsidiaries of Corebridge Financial, including its operating life insurance companies, trust company, broker-dealers, and other legal entities.  The attorney will provide effective, responsive, and strategic legal advice regarding corporate governance and legal entity management and play a lead role in the development and execution of subsidiary corporate secretarial and governance functions. 

The Corporate Governance team develops, executes, and provides strategic advice on all aspects of corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, governing documents, and best practices, and in support of shareholders, boards, and other stakeholders.  We work collaboratively with each other and with our colleagues to solve problems and achieve company objectives in an effective, efficient, and pragmatic manner.

This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and expert counsel to the CRBG Corporate Secretary, members of subsidiary boards of directors and business personnel with respect to corporate governance and legal entities.

• Draft organizational documents, governance guidelines and policies, committee charters, resolutions, minutes, and meeting presentations, as well as communications to the Board of Directors and senior management, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and other applicable law (including life insurance, FINRA, Trust Company and other regulatory requirements).

• Execute corporate-related transactions, such as legal entity organizations/dispositions, name changes, redomestications, conversions, qualifications and withdrawals. This position also supports legal entity licensing, qualifications and authorizations.

• Provide legal support for the meetings of shareholders, the Boards of Directors and Board Committees, including collaboration with the CRBG Corporate Secretary and appropriate business personnel with respect to meeting scheduling, agendas, discussion points, logistics and the preparation of meeting materials.

• Ensure CRBG’s compliance with applicable corporate law and regulatory requirements, governing documents and consistent with best practices, and support for subsidiary and CRBG business goals, including corporate governance supporting company dividends and contributions, capital and liquidity management transactions, and financial and treasury matters.

• Maintain corporate secretarial records management processes and legal entity management database, including compliance with SOX/MAR control procedures.

• Supervise the work of one or more paralegals in the corporate secretarial function.

• Collaborate and advise with colleagues as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from and accredited law school.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate