Senior Legal Counsel

Primerica

United States

Hybrid

USD 115,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Day one health, dental, and vision

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

FSA & HSA

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Primerica is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to review advertising materials for compliance and to provide clear legal guidance to business units. The role requires staying current with FINRA/SEC rules and other regulations affecting financial services marketing.

Hybrid work model in Duluth, GA with on-site presence several days per week. Must be a JD with bar membership in good standing and 2–5 years of practical in-house legal experience in a corporate setting.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree in Law and current bar membership in good standing.
Strong ability to interpret and review advertising and training materials for compliance.
Experience interpreting FINRA/SEC regulations and financial services laws.

Responsibilities

Review advertising materials for compliance with laws and brand requirements.
Provide legal advice on content and disclosure requirements.
Ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC, FTC, FCC, and state laws in marketing materials.

Skills

Legal review

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Ethics and integrity

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Join Our Team In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America's Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it's like to work at "one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta".

About this Position

Early to mid-level position within the Legal Department for a qualified lawyer in good standing with the applicable supervisory body. Reviews, interprets and analyses legal requirements and effectively communicates these to the business units and in some instances, the sales force. Has demonstrated competency in conducting legal reviews of a variety of matters and documents including corporate and field advertising and training materials, corporate policies and procedures, communications and correspondence. This is a hybrid position that requires working onsite in the Duluth, Georgia office and remotely multiple days each week. This role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future. The estimated salary range for this role is: 115K - 120K, depending on experience.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Essential Job Duties Responsibilities: The Senior Legal Counsel will have independent responsibilities to review advertising materials for compliance with applicable laws and brand requirements; provide legal advice on content; and advise on disclosure requirements and guidelines. The Senior Legal Counsel will facilitate compliance with broker-dealer and investment advisor marketing materials, and also related field requests for advertising, speaking engagements, and Cash/Non-Cash compensation, to ensure compliance with related regulations including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and State Securities and Insurance laws. The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for compliance with, and advising the business on, applicable FTC, FCC and other communication and marketing-related rules and regulations, including state and federal Do Not Call laws and CAN-SPAM. Being current and up to date on all relevant areas of law is crucial to the provision of accurate advice to the business units. Learning and sharing this information with the business units allows the company to be current and plan for future direction and success. The ability to follow, review and comprehend legislation and regulation is a fundamental requirement of the position. The Senior Legal Counsel will have to be a self-starter and creative in using available tools and resources to stay current and well informed so as to add high value to the company and management to plan for the future and avoid business disruption. The sharing of this knowledge will also be done with other members of the Legal Department to ensure high knowledge and consistency across the team. Ensuring the company and all business units know and understand their requirements not only with laws and regulations but also with internal policies and procedures. Guiding and explaining these requirements to the business units is a high value function of the Legal Department. Understanding the nuances of the company's business and operations is a continuing responsibility given the dynamic nature of our business and the regulatory environment. Ongoing research and evaluation of legal risks is crucial to ensure proper advice and guidance is provided to the business. Guidance and advice must be communicated in plain easy to understand language.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree in Law (Must be a graduate of a recognized Law School and a member in good standing with a relevant law society / bar.) and current member in good standing of any state bar 2-5 years of proven experience as a Legal Counsel in business environment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures. Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies. High degree of professional ethics and integrity. Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information. Outstanding communication skills. Self-starter. Understanding and familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the construct and delivery of financial services products and services. Principles of fair treatment of customers and privacy. FINRA Series SIE, 6, 26 and 63 licenses are required OR must obtain within 120 days of hire.

FLSA status

This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay): Yes

Our Benefits

Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

Primerica is a leading provider of financial products and services to middle-income families in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1977, Primerica has helped millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. We insure over 5.5 million lives and have approximately 3.0 million client investment accounts.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Primerica is a Fortune 1000 company with over 2,800 employees located in the U.S. and Canada.

Our employees are an integral part of achieving Primerica’s mission in creating more financially independent families and supporting over 151,000 licensed financial representatives across the U.S. and Canada.

The Company's competitive salaries, award-winning benefits packages, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons the average employee tenure is 13 years.

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