VP, Corporate Counsel, Individual Life Insurance Product

Prudential Ins Co of America; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services institution where you will play a pivotal role in providing legal support for innovative life insurance products. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with various teams, from product development to marketing, ensuring compliance and risk management are at the forefront. Your expertise will help shape the future of life insurance offerings, allowing you to engage in meaningful projects while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are a motivated attorney with a passion for the insurance industry, this role is designed for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Company-funded Pension Plan

Wellness Programs

Education Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work/Life Resources

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in law, insurance, or regulatory fields.
• Ability to register as in-house counsel in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for life insurance products and marketing.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Risk Management teams.

Skills

Legal Advice

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Time Management

Education

JD Degree

Job description

Job Classification:

Corporate - Legal and Compliance

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!

The Individual Life Insurance Law Department is seeking a talented, highly motivated, experienced attorney to join its life product team. This team provides legal support to areas responsible for traditional and variable life insurance product development, maintenance and marketing, and underwriting.

The current employee work arrangement for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site. The position can be located in Newark, NJ or Hartford, CT office.

What you can expect:

1. Providing legal advice in connection with all Individual Life Insurance new and existing business initiatives, including our core life insurance business and Simplified Solutions platform. Working closely with the business within a team environment from product concept to product launch.
2. Providing counsel to the Individual Life Insurance Marketing team. Assist the business on all matters related to innovative marketing concepts, including the development of advertising, sales and producer training materials.
3. Interfacing regularly with Individual Life Insurance’s Compliance and Risk Management functions. Seek to collaborate with these departments in assessing risks and developing monitoring procedures.
4. Working closely with colleagues within the Law Department on issues impacting life insurance product distribution.
5. Representing Prudential in industry committees and groups that evaluate legal issues that impact the Individual Life Insurance business.
6. Engaging and managing outside counsel, as needed.
7. Performing other assignments and projects, as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• JD degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in at least one state, and ability to register as in-house counsel in New Jersey, if not admitted to the bar in that state, within the required timeframe.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant law firm, regulatory or in-house law department experience.
• Significant knowledge of individual life insurance products, state insurance laws as well as federal securities laws related to certain products.
• Significant knowledge of life insurance operations and relevant legal and contractual requirements and experience providing legal advice in connection with underwriting, customer and regulator inquiries.
• Strong work ethic, with an ability to work independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and collaborate cross-functionally with various levels within Prudential, including senior management and technical experts, to deliver actionable, solution-oriented advice.
• An ability to write and communicate clearly and simply in providing focused, technically-sound, practical legal solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity and an appetite for learning new legal disciplines outside your current areas of experience.
• Courage and confidence to speak up, challenge and advocate for a point of view respectfully.
• An ability to engage in intelligent risk taking and show excellent judgment in supporting clear, rational, and timely decisions in the best interests of Prudential and our customers despite ambiguity, complexity, and an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and assess and prioritize work requirements.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $216,000 to $292,200. Specific compensation may vary based on location, experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 annually for personal wellbeing purchases.
• Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, mental health, and career development.
• Education benefits for traditional college enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices after one year of service.

Eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual incentive program depends on individual and organizational performance. For more information on our Total Rewards, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some benefits may not apply to part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc based in the UK.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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