• Job Description

  Req#: R000105586

  Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, t he Associate General Counsel (AGC) , Practice Group Head, Retirement Savings Solutions will be a key member of the Law Department Executive Team and will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to the Retirement Solutions business. As part of this role, the AGC will form deep relationships with enterprise and business line senior stakeholders while delivering critical advice and counsel as part of shaping the strategy and expansion of th e business and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.

  Key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

  Legal Expertise and Oversight

  • Provide expert legal advice in the retirement solutions space and counsel senior management and key stakeholders on complex legal issues

  • Develop deep relationships with internal stakeholders such that Retirement Solutions legal team is an early participant in strategic planning

  • Partner with stakeholders and Law Department peers to develop and offer innovative solutions

  • Provide proactive oversight of emerging legal issues and trends, including changes to laws and regulations

  Leadership & Team Management

  • Part of Law Department Executive Team setting direction and mission of department

  • Lead, manage, mentor and develop a team of attorneys within the Retirement Savings Solutions Pr actice G roup

  • Develop strategic priorities for the practice group , in alignment with the organization’s legal and business objectives

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations o f the P ractice G roup

  • Foster a collaborative high-performance culture within the Law department to advocate for, advise on and advance Guardian’s strategic objectives

  Strategic Planning

  • Develop and implement the Practice Group ’s strategic goals , playing a critical role i n shaping the Practice Group

  • Partner closely with the business to advise and influence strategic direction in accordance with long term objectives

  Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate with senior leadership, business units to ensure a cohesive legal strategy and alignment with organizational goals

  • Act as trusted advisor to senior management and key stakeholders , helping to shape business decisions by providing legal insights

  Operational Management

  • Manage resource allocation and financial planning for the practice ; partner with legal operations to identify opportunities for innovation

  • Establish relevant operational policies and procedures for the Practice Grou p

  Risk Management

  • Identify , assess and mitigate legal risk within the practice group’s purview

  • Develop and implement policies, procedures and controls to ensure legal compliance

  • Enable stakeholder understanding of legal risks and best practices

  Performance Development

  • Foster a culture of continuous professional development, offering training and growth opportunities for team members

  • Set clear expectations, conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support individual and team success

  Qualifications:

  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction

  • 15+ years of legal practice with extensive legal experience in life insurance and retirement savings products

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing and developing high performing legal teams in a corporate setting

  • Proven track record in providing strategic guidance to senior leadership

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence and collaborate across different levels of the organization

  • Problem solving skills and the ability to navigate complex legal issues

  Key Competencies:

  Leading Practice Areas / Teams

  • Drive Team Outcomes

  • Inspire Colleague Performance

  • Coach and Develop Colleagues

  • Lead by Example

  Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • Develop, maintain and foster working collaboration

  • Display high integrity and honesty

  • Take initiative

  • Communicate transparently and with influence

  • Demonstrate high emotional intelligence (EQ)

  Business Savvy

  • Effective project management

  • Creative problem solving and analysis

  • Calculate risk taking & challenge the status quo

  • Develop technical & business expertise

  • Innovate

  • Bring customer and external focus

  S ubject Matter Expertise

  • Influential written and oral communications

  • Demonstrate high proficiency in subject matter expertise

  • Leverage research and draws insights

  • Skillful negotiations and confidence in consulting and advising solutions

  The position is based in New York , with an in-office expectation of 3 days per week.

  Salary Range

  
  $300,000 - $345,000
  
  The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

  Our Promise

  At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

  
  

  Inspire Well-Being

  As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

  Health Care

  • Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

  • Dental plan

  • Vision plan

  • Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

  • Critical illness insurance

  Life and Disability Insurance

  • Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

  • Accident insurance

  Retirement and Financial

  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

  • Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

  Time Off and Remote Work

  • Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

  • Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

  • Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

  • Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

  Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

  • Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

  • Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

  • Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

  • Adoption assistance

  • College planning

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Student loan assistance

  • Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

  Equity & Inclusion

  Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

  • Employee Resource Groups:

  • Colleague Connection Committees

  • Community Involvement Committees

  A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

  • Voluntary self-ID

  • Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

  Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

  
  

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

  Accommodations

  Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

  Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday

• About the company

  The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the world.

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