Strategic Counsel, Client Solutions & Wealth Management

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 179,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in New York seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support Guardian’s Client Solutions & Wealth Management practice within the Law Department. You will provide legal advice to business partners regarding individual markets, wealth management offerings, and distribution of insurance products, while drafting agreements with distribution partners.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, a JD licensed to practice in New York, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in life insurance and/or wealth management regulatory environment.
• JD and licensed to practice law in New York.
• Ability to address complex issues and communicate with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to CSWM partners regarding distribution of individual life products and wealth management offerings.
• Draft and facilitate agreements with distribution partners; help with succession of general agencies.
• Advise on new distribution and wealth management laws and regulations; ensure policies are compliant.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America in New York seeks an Assistant General Counsel to support Guardian’s Client Solutions & Wealth Management practice within the Law Department. You will provide legal advice to business partners regarding individual markets, wealth management offerings, and distribution of insurance products, while drafting agreements with distribution partners.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of experience, a JD licensed to practice in New York, and the ability to