Legal Affairs Manager

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial Inc. seeks a paralegal to assist attorneys with Ameriprise Bank, FSB matters and to manage contract reviews with affiliates.

You will research laws, draft disclosures, and respond to internal and external requests while collaborating across the General Counsel's Office and business teams. In-office collaboration is emphasized, with four days per week in the office and one day per week flexible work from home.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (2 years) with 3–5 years paralegal experience and ABA certificate.
• Strong drafting and research skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Exhibits knowledge of products and services related to the area.
• Demonstrates regulatory framework knowledge and breadth in related areas.
• Has primary business partner responsibility for specific individuals or issues (routine).
• Makes decisions quickly using extensive expertise.
• Advanced subject-matter expertise in the supported business area.
• Ability to learn and utilize new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage review of marketing materials.
• Draft disclosures and client-facing product agreements.
• Draft contractual agreements with Ameriprise Bank, FSB affiliates.
• Research various federal and state law questions.
• Work on special projects and initiatives as requested.

Skills

Associates Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Drafting

Research

Analytical skills

Organization

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Subject matter expertise

Learning new tools

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Office software

Job description

About Our Company

We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

Assist attorneys with Ameriprise Bank, FSB matters. Manage contractual agreements with affiliates, advertising reviews and client-facing product agreements. Research laws, draft correspondence, and respond to various internal and external requests. Collaborate across the General Counsel's Office (GCO) and business to perform various tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage review of marketing materials.
• Draft disclosures and client-facing product agreements.
• Draft contractual agreements with Ameriprise Bank, FSB affiliates.
• Research various federal and state law questions.
• Work on special projects and initiatives as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent (2 years) 3-5 years relevant experience Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program or equivalent education/experience Solid drafting and research skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Exhibits good working knowledge of products and services and business lines related to area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates increasing depth of knowledge of regulatory framework area of specialty and/or increasing breadth of knowledge in areas within and related to area of specialty.
• Has primary business partner responsibility for particular individuals or issues (more routine in nature).
• Makes decisions quickly and appropriately using extensive expertise.
• Advanced subject matter expertise in business area being supported.
• Ability to learn and utilize new tools and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with contract management
• Familiarity with federal banking and consumer protection laws
• Knowledge of Office of the Comptroller regulations and enforcement
• Banking product experience
• Fiduciary services experience

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $73,500 - $129,100/ year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Job Family / Group

Legal Affairs

Line of Business

GCO General Counsel's Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Company Overview

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long-term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers: Ameriprise Financial: Financial planning, advice and wealth management. Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Global asset management serving individual, institutional and corporate clients. RiverSource Insurance & Annuities: Products and solutions designed to help clients protect and grow their wealth. Explore opportunities within each business and region below.