Assistant General Counsel, Employment & Litigation
About The Position
In this challenging and dynamic role, you will report to the Deputy Head of Employment Legal and support all of the Corebridge Financial business units and functions. This position requires a high degree of independence, judgment, and the ability to provide strategic and clear business-minded counsel to internal clients in Human Resources (HR) as well as Business and Functional partners. You will also be required to oversee and efficiently manage outside counsel and ensure that litigation and claims are addressed in accordance with the organization’s objectives. You will be eligible to participate in the Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program. This position is a hybrid role that will be based in either Jersey City, New Jersey or Houston, Texas.
Requirements
- J.D. Degree and a minimum of 6 years of employment law experience, including experience at a major law firm.
- Subject matter expertise (SME) across a broad range of labor and employment laws; ability and willingness to develop new SMEs and hone new skillsets with minimal direction/supervision.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to identify multiple courses of action, navigate corporate structure/process and make risk-based recommendations in the context of the broader organizational culture.
- Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized, with capability to multi-task and shift priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in insurance/financial services industry a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and counsel on a broad spectrum of labor and employment-related matters, including background screening; Employee Relations investigations; organizational restructurings/RIFs; corporate acquisitions/divestitures; EEO and whistleblower laws; AI legislation; pay equity and transparency laws; workplace accommodations; protected leaves; performance management and conduct issues; and disciplinary action.
- Manage dispute matters and litigation, including federal, state and local discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims as well as some commercial litigation.
- Independently handle and prepare responses to pre-litigation demands/settlements, mediations, and administrative charges, including drafting position statements.
- Provide strategic oversight and closely manage external counsel in arbitration, agency, and court proceedings, including federal and state whistleblower actions.
- Monitor and digest federal, state and local legislative updates across the U.S. ; update stakeholders on required actions to ensure policies, training and practices are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with best practices.
- Draft, review and negotiate employment agreements; prepare new/updated templates and forms; advise on enforceability of restrictive covenants.
- Partner with compliance team in regulatory matters, including employee conduct issues and Form U5 filings; support compliance reviews and audits.
- Advise on compensation matters, including wage and hour practices, overtime issues and administration of incentive compensation and commission programs/plans.
- Additional support to L&E Legal team as needed.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
- Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
- Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
- Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
- Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
