Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets Law

Talcott Financial Group•Hartford, CT

112d•$245,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Talcott Financial Group is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Capital Markets Attorney to join its legal team. Talcott is an active reinsurance and acquisition platform in the U.S. life and annuity sector, operating across the U.S., Cayman Islands, and Bermuda. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership, responsibility for significant transactions, and the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth. The attorney will advise on capital markets and treasury matters, including securities transactions, corporate governance, and disclosure requirements. The role provides legal counsel directly to Talcott’s Head of Treasury and reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Head of Investment Law. The position uses a hybrid in-office arrangement from New York City, Hartford, Connecticut, or Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. bar.
At least 5 years of legal work experience, including at least 3 years in capital markets or treasury law at a top-tier law firm, an in-house entity, or a major life or annuity reinsurer or insurer.
Significant expertise drafting and negotiating capital markets matters and strong working knowledge of securities transaction documentation.
Strong ethical and legal judgment and the ability to negotiate effectively with business partners.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional team members.
Business savvy and a strategic approach to problem-solving.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships across the organization.
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage a high volume of matters and competing demands.
Initiative and ability to lead projects and drive them through to completion.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions, surplus note issuances, insurance capital solutions, derivatives, or related matters.
Hard-working, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and passionate about capital markets.

Responsibilities

Advise on legal and regulatory considerations related to capital markets and treasury matters, including debt and equity offerings, letters of credit, credit facilities, liquidity and capital solutions, funding agreement-backed products, and intercompany lending.
Review, draft, and negotiate transaction documentation, including offering documents, 144A materials, purchase agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, engagement letters, and term sheets.
Provide treasury and capital markets compliance and disclosure support.
Oversee outside counsel as needed.