Senior Counsel - Litigation

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

The Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is a diverse team 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 policies and procedures. As a member of this team, which has received industry recognition for its leadership and innovative solutions, you will have the opportunity to participate in the award-winning Corebridge pro bono program.

About The Role

Corebridge Financial is seeking an experienced Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets litigation attorney. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and will have responsibility for managing a diverse docket of litigation matters for the Company’s domestic life and retirement companies.  This attorney will advise business partners and stakeholders regarding litigation risks and opportunities in the oversight and management of litigation and other legal disputes, including matters arising out of broker-dealer and investment advisor issues, group retirement products, life insurance, and structured products.  This position is based in Houston, TX and requires a commitment to travel regularly (up to 25%) and to working in our offices three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, tactical, and common-sense legal advice to business partners and various types of stakeholders and functional partners, up and down the leadership chain and across the organization. 
• Apprise relevant legal, functional, and business leaders on key, strategic developments across Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets matters.
• Assist in managing various internal and external reporting obligations, including financial, as may occur monthly, quarterly, annually and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Manage a broad docket of work including escalated customer and agent/advisor complaints, RFP support, FNRA matters and pre-litigation investigation.  
• Support the Chief Litigation Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in the management of complex and class action litigation matters, as well as strategic projects
• Utilize and help design data analytics reports to educate, inform, and advise legal and business leaders about the Retirement Services, Life Insurance, and Institutional Markets Litigation Dockets, and their management, outcomes, costs, savings, and income performance.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor; U.S. state bar admission; minimum of 3+ years of legal experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel in a litigation role.
• Experience in the financial services/group retirement/institutional markets or life insurance industry is a plus.
• Flexible, diligent, creative, and independent team player who can accommodate shifting priorities and is committed to the overall success of the Litigation Team.
• Team member that leads with integrity and will support and contribute to Corebridge’s commitment to fostering a diverse, welcoming, inclusive and equitable work place.
• Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Superior written and verbal communication and analytical skills enabling timely, proactive, and practical identification and communication of legal issues and risks.
• Excellent ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior