Deputy Corporate Secretary – Head of Subsidiary Governance

Corebridge Financial•Houston, TX

7d•$200,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Corebridge Corporate Governance Team, the attorney in this position will support the corporate governance and entity maintenance of approximately 40 U.S. and Bermuda-based subsidiaries of Corebridge Financial, including its operating life insurance companies, trust company, broker-dealers, and other legal entities. The attorney will provide effective, responsive, and strategic legal advice regarding corporate governance and legal entity management and play a lead role in the development and execution of subsidiary corporate secretarial and governance functions. The Corporate Governance team develops, executes, and provides strategic advice on all aspects of corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, governing documents, and best practices, and in support of shareholders, boards, and other stakeholders. We work collaboratively with each other and with our colleagues to solve problems and achieve company objectives in an effective, efficient, and pragmatic manner. This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from and accredited law school.
10+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate secretarial, and legal entity management.

Nice To Haves

Insurance or other regulated financial services industry experience.
Law firm or in-house experience at a US public company.
Ability to identify and resolve legal issues related to corporate governance through research, analysis, and developing practical and well-reasoned solutions.
Ability to draft and edit effective corporate governance documents and communications such as board of directors and committee charters, memoranda, and presentations, with scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to create partnerships and work effectively and collaboratively with members of the subsidiary boards of directors, executive and senior management, legal and compliance colleges, and able to provide expert advice and counsel with confidence and authority.
Experience managing complicated projects and coordinate contributions from multiple disciplines
Ability to build processes and innovation and train paralegals and staff.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice and expert counsel to the CRBG Corporate Secretary, members of subsidiary boards of directors and business personnel with respect to corporate governance and legal entities.
Draft organizational documents, governance guidelines and policies, committee charters, resolutions, minutes, and meeting presentations, as well as communications to the Board of Directors and senior management, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and other applicable law (including life insurance, FINRA, Trust Company and other regulatory requirements).
Execute corporate-related transactions, such as legal entity organizations/dispositions, name changes, redomestications, conversions, qualifications and withdrawals. This position also supports legal entity licensing, qualifications and authorizations.
Provide legal support for the meetings of shareholders, the Boards of Directors and Board Committees, including collaboration with the CRBG Corporate Secretary and appropriate business personnel with respect to meeting scheduling, agendas, discussion points, logistics and the preparation of meeting materials.
Ensure CRBG’s compliance with applicable corporate law and regulatory requirements, governing documents and consistent with best practices, and support for subsidiary and CRBG business goals, including corporate governance supporting company dividends and contributions, capital and liquidity management transactions, and financial and treasury matters.
Maintain corporate secretarial records management processes and legal entity management database, including compliance with SOX/MAR control procedures.
Supervise the work of one or more paralegals in the corporate secretarial function.
Collaborate and advise with colleagues as appropriate.

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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