Description:

As a AVP & Assistant General Counsel you'll move A Life Insurance Agency, and your career, forward by partnering with the investment team to analyze and structure fixed-income investment opportunities. You will join an existing team of legal professionals focused on investments within the Office of the General Counsel.

How you'll help move us forward:

Analyze and advise A Life Insurance Agency Investments' private placement, project finance and private debt teams regarding structure, covenant protections and other investment terms to assist in the evaluation of potential and existing investments.
Independently negotiate and draft a broad range of investment-related agreements.
Partner with internal stakeholders including the credit analysts and investment operations on all aspects of the transaction execution process.
Provide general corporate and regulatory advice to support A Life Insurance Agency Investments' business and operations.
Partner with the Treasury team on advising, negotiating and drafting agreements and disclosure documents for finance and liquidity transactions including credit facilities, debt issuances, repos, commercial paper, securities lending, intercompany funding, banking matters, and provide legal advice on day-to-day Treasury needs.
Partner with colleagues in Treasury and Legal functions located in Bermuda, Toronto and London and work with financial reporting, tax, and corporate secretarial teams in Newport Beach in support of Treasury projects.
Monitor related legal, regulatory and market developments.
Direct outside counsel in connection with investment and financing transactions and related matters.
Build and maintain external industry relationships

The experience you bring:

License to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
6+ years direct relevant experience at a law firm or a financial services organization. 
Working knowledge of securities laws.  Knowledge of derivatives and insurance regulations relating to investments is preferred.
In-depth and practical knowledge of corporate finance transactions.
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, as well as strong business acumen and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to analyze and recommend solutions to complex problems and communicate effectively with peers, senior executives, and outside business partners. 
Comfortable working independently on multiple projects and prioritizing work streams as needed.
Demonstrates team leadership experience for managing large legal projects.  
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills.
Motivated to develop professionally and learn new skills