Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets Law

Talcott Financial Group•Hartford, CT

8d•$245,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Talcott Financial Group is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Capital Markets Attorney to join their dynamic team. Talcott is a significant player in the U.S. life and annuity sector, with operations spanning the U.S., Cayman, and Bermuda. This role provides direct exposure to senior leadership, involvement in major transactions, and the chance to influence a growing company. The ideal candidate will possess substantial expertise in drafting and negotiating capital markets, a strong understanding of securities transaction documentation, and experience with federal securities laws, corporate governance, and disclosure requirements. This counsel will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel, Head of Investment Law, and provide legal advice to Talcott’s Head of Treasury. The position operates on a hybrid in-office model from locations in New York City, Hartford, CT, or Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar member in good standing of at least one U.S. bar
Minimum of 5 years of work experience practicing law
At least 3 years of experience within capital markets or treasury legal area at one or more of the following: a top-tier law firm or an in-house entity or major life/annuity (re)insurer in a capital markets or treasury legal
Hard-working, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and exhibiting a passion for work within the capital markets segment
Sound ethical and legal judgment with the capacity to effectively negotiate with business partners
Ability to work independently and/or collaborate with cross-functional team members outside
Demonstrated business savvy with a strategic focus for problem solving
Effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships across the organization
A self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to handle a high volume of matters while balancing competing demands
Willingness to take initiative, lead projects and drive projects to thru to completion

Nice To Haves

Experience with repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions, surplus note issuances, insurance capital solutions, derivatives and/or related matters is a plus

Responsibilities

Advise on legal and regulatory considerations with respect to capital markets and treasury matters to include 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 (offering documents, 144A materials, purchase agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, engagement letters, term sheets and other similar documents)
Provide treasury and capital markets compliance and disclosure support
Manage the oversight of outside counsel as needed