VP, In-house Counsel

Company

Global Atlantic Financial Group

Location

Brooklyn NY

Type

Full Time

Job Description

All offices are currently open, and our employees are back 4 or 5 days a week in Hudson Yards, NY and 3 days a week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please contact [email protected].

Company policy requires all employees and visitors to the Hudson Yards, NY office to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.
Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us. 

We use Greenhouse as our scheduling tool and communicate through their systems. At times, your email may block our communications. Please be sure to check your SPAM so that you do not miss critical information about our process, including scheduling. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Vice President will be the primary legal contact for Global Atlantic’s reinsurance business.  The successful candidate will be based in our NYC office and will report to the SVP, Institutional Markets, Legal based in New York and will work with other Global Atlantic colleagues based in Bermuda, New York and other offices.

US Transactional (VP) [New York based]

  • Negotiate and advise on reinsurance transactions between Global Atlantic and third-party insurance companies (including, without limitation, block and flow reinsurance of annuities and life contracts and pension liabilities) and retrocessions to Global Atlantic’s Bermuda affiliated reinsurers;
  • Work with the Investment Office managing Global Atlantic’s investment portfolio with respect to certain investment transactions, including but not limited to, transactions related to assets acquired as part of reinsurance transactions;
  • Provide advice on regulatory matters (both U.S. and non-U.S.) affecting Global Atlantic’s reinsurance business; and
  • Build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders as well as contacts within the broader legal & and compliance community

QUALIFICATIONS & NECESSARY SKILLS:

  • Juris Doctor degree (JD) and 4+ years of experience in the field of law, including financial services/insurance.
  • Experience with life/annuity reinsurance transactions.
  • Experience with pension risk transfer transactions a plus.
  • Ability to develop expertise and advise on and provide support with respect to a variety of transactions.
  • Ability to make decisions, use independent judgment, think commercially, establish priorities and work effectively on multiple initiatives concurrently.
  • Ability to work with a geographically dispersed team.
  • Capacity to consider, process and filter large amounts of complex information quickly and identify appropriate actions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work across enterprise and present complex matters to senior business leaders.
  • Strong communication skills, work ethic and high level of personal integrity and accountability.

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TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT  

Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs.

We are active in our communities-

  • New York: Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest and The Bowery Mission
  • Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Project Bread, Let’s Get Ready, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army and many other local volunteer organizations in around the Boston area
  • Hartford: Habitat for Humanity, Foodshare, Humane Society, Hands on Hartford, Mercy Shelter and Dog Star Rescue
  • Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Batesville: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Angels of Giving, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation, Safe Passage, Batesville High School Sponsorships, local area youth sports and food pantries, as well as many others
  • Des Moines: United Way, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and Make a Wish Foundation
  • Berwyn: Food drive and will be planning an event to help a local family over the holidays
  • Atlanta: Packaged Good Organization, which helps the most vulnerable community members with providing personalized care packages for people in need including the elderly, our armed forces, the homeless and hospitalized kids
  • Bermuda: Sponsor of a weekly feeding program operated by The Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family.

Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws.  More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email [email protected].

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10/11/2022

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