Sr Director, Associate General Counsel

TIAA • Charlotte, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Nuveen, the investment management arm of TIAA, manages public and private assets across fixed income, equities, and alternatives. Its legal team advises and guides Nuveen’s asset management activities and supports strategic enterprise-wide projects within TIAA. Nuveen manages over $1.4 trillion in assets under management.

The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to asset management and investment management clients, including TIAA. The role primarily supports Nuveen Private Placements, particularly its asset-backed lending platform. The ideal candidate has expertise in private fixed income investments, especially asset-backed securities. Broader debt finance experience—including project finance transactions or investment-grade private placements—and expertise in restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcies are beneficial.

The role protects the organization’s legal interests by advising management, supporting the legal department’s operations, and ensuring legal activities meet current and future needs. It provides counsel across business-related areas of expertise and identifies and addresses legal risk. The position is based in a collaborative in-office culture. The anticipated posting end date is October 24, 2026. Base pay is $225,000 to $275,000 per year; actual salary may vary based on relevant factors. Depending on the role, the compensation package may include participation in performance-linked incentive programs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience advising clients in areas including fixed income investments and asset-backed securities.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of a state bar.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 7 years of experience advising clients in areas including fixed income investments and asset-backed securities.
• Experience with restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcies.
• Experience with project finance transactions.
• Experience with investment-grade private placements.
• Experience with third-party client accounts, including funds, securitizations, and/or separately managed accounts.
• Expertise in private fixed income investments, particularly asset-backed securities.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on legal counsel to management and support the operations of the legal department.
• Represent and advocate for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities.
• Protect the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Negotiate and/or approve legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies, and other documents related to trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters.
• Identify, evaluate, and address issues of legal risk.
• Research, analyze, and interpret proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Advise management about changes in laws and regulations affecting the company.
• Liaise with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to asset management and investment management clients, including TIAA, primarily supporting Nuveen Private Placements and its asset-backed lending platform.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package.
• Superior retirement program.
• Competitive health, wellness, and work-life offerings.
• The compensation package may include participation in performance-linked incentive programs, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree