Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment Legal Team

Assistant 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 and 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 all of the 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.   You will be eligible to participate in the Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

This position is a hybrid role that will be based in either Jersey City, New Jersey; Houston, Texas; or Woodland Hills, CA.  

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel on a broad spectrum of labor and employment-related matters, including, by way of example: background checks; ER investigations; organizational restructurings/RIFs; corporate acquisitions/divestitures; EEO and whistleblower laws; diversity initiatives; pay equity and transparency laws; workplace accommodations; protected leaves; performance management and conduct issues; and disciplinary action.
• Monitor and digest federal, state and local legislative updates across the U.S.; update stakeholders on required actions to ensure policies, training and practices are compliant with applicable law and aligned to best practices. 
• Manage dispute matters, include federal, state and local discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims.  Independently handle, as appropriate, pre-litigation demands/settlements, mediations, and administrative charges, including drafting position statements.  Provide strategic oversight and closely manage external counsel in arbitration, agency, and court proceedings, including federal and state whistleblower actions. 
• Draft, review and negotiate employment agreements; prepare new/updated templates and forms; advise on enforceability of restrictive covenants.
• Partner with compliance team in regulatory matters, including employee conduct issues and Form U5 filings; support compliance reviews and audits.
• Advise on compensation matters, including wage and hour practices, overtime issues and administration of incentive compensation and commission programs/plans.
• Additional support to L&E Legal team as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree and a minimum of 6 years of employment law experience, including experience in the L&E department of a law firm. 
• Subject matter expertise (SME) across a broad range of labor and employment laws; ability and willingness to develop new SMEs and hone new skillsets with minimal direction/supervision.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify multiple courses of action, navigate corporate structure/process and make risk-based recommendations in the context of the broader organizational culture.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with capability to multi-task and shift priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in insurance/financial services industry a plus.

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