VP, Associate General Counsel Corp Dev Legal

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions. 

We are looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us. 

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Our New York office at 30 Hudson Yards is looking to hire a Vice President to serve as the attorney advising on strategic corporate governance matters and corporate development transactions. This role is a newly created, and we are looking for someone with a vision that can effect change and ensure execution at the highest levels in a fast paced, iterative environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Advise on corporate legal transactions, partnering with our colleagues in corporate development/strategy
• Develop and lead a comprehensive corporate governance program, in-line with ESG best practices, including building out processes and improvements 
• Present to and advise on corporate law to boards of directors and committees 
• Work collaboratively to develop a strategy and materials for multiple boards and committees
• Provide legal advice on, review/draft and develop resolutions, charters, forward agendas, minutes, policies, playbooks, new committees, annual filings, legal records and other governance items
• Oversee work of more junior team members 

QUALIFICATIONS & NECESSARY SKILLS: 

• JD required
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 4 years plus of experience as at a law firm
• Deep knowledge of Delaware corporate law with ability to apply concepts to other jurisdictions and new situations
• Deep knowledge of ESG and corporate governance best practices 
• Ability to motivate team members, work across functions and supervise others
• Superior critical thinking, judgment and communication skills
• Expertise in preparing formation documents, qualifications, dissolutions, resolutions, and board materials
• Self-starter and ability to manage competing priorities
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate complex tasks with multiple stakeholders and synthesize information to convey clearly to C-suite and board of directors-level audiences 
• Creative and effective at change management 
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives.  Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. 

The base salary range for this role is$149,000—$284,000 USD

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes.  Future adjustments may include obtaini