Assistant General Counsel, Capital Markets Law

Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance company committed to providing comprehensive risk solutions to its customers. Whether it’s providing peace of mind for policyholders approaching retirement, or helping insurers solve complex risk and capital challenges, Talcott delivers practical solutions that support long-term stability for policyholders and clients.
Talcott offers the strength of an established organization with the mindset and approach of a modern platform. The enterprise is supported by a proven track record of well-executed transactions, investment-grade financial strength ratings, and strong financial position, with over $136 billion in assets under management. Talcott also benefits from a strategic partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm managing over $135 billion in assets.

Talcott’s approach to business is disciplined, transparent, and multi-channel, spanning retail annuities, block and flow reinsurance, and legal entity acquisitions. We have offices in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina.

Overview:

Talcott is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Capital Markets Attorney to join our dynamic team. Talcott is one of the most active reinsurance and acquisition platforms in the U.S. life and annuity sector, operating across the U.S., Cayman and Bermuda. This role offers direct line of sight to senior leadership, ownership of marquee transactions, and the opportunity to help shape a growing Company. The ideal candidate shall offer significant expertise in drafting and negotiating capital markets. They will have strong working knowledge of securities transaction documentation. In addition to the associated federal securities laws, this counsel will work directly on corporate governance and disclosure requirements. Our Assistant General Counsel shall directly provide legal counsel to Talcott’s Head of Treasury and reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel, Head of Investment Law. The ideal candidate will work in a hybrid in-office arrangement out of one of our office locations in New York City, Hartford, CT., or Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal and regulatory considerations with respect to capital markets and treasury matters to include debt and equity offerings, letters of credit, credit facilities, liquidity and capital solutions, funding agreement backed products and intercompany lending
• Review, draft and negotiate transaction documentation (offering documents, 144A materials, purchase agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, engagement letters, term sheets and other similar documents)
• Provide treasury and capital markets compliance and disclosure support
• Manage the oversight of outside counsel as needed

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and an active bar member in good standing of at least one U.S. bar
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience practicing law with at least 3 years of experience within capital markets or treasury legal area at one or more of the following: a top-tier law firm or an in-house entity or major life/annuity (re)insurer in a capital markets or treasury legal
• Experience with repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions, surplus note issuances, insurance capital solutions, derivatives and/or related matters is a plus

• Hard-working, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and exhibiting a passion for work within the capital markets segment
• Sound ethical and legal judgment with the capacity to effectively negotiate with business partners
• Ability to work independently and/or collaborate with cross-functional team members outside
• Demonstrated business savvy with a strategic focus for problem solving
• Effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain productive business relationships across the organization
• A self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of matters while balancing competing demands
• Willingness to take initiative, lead projects and drive projects to thru to completion

Compensation:

This range represents the minimum and maximum annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range. The base pay is based on factors including but not limited to experience, competence, and demonstration of proficiencies essential for the role. The base pay is just one component of Talcott’s total annual compensation for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, long-term incentives and recognition.

*This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

**Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Talcott Resolution maintains a drug-free workplace. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://talcott.com/onlineprivacypolicy/onlineprivacypolicy.html