General Counsel, Head of Product, Distribution & Retail Legal Operations

Talcott Financial Group is an international life insurance group and the industry's trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers responsive solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future. Talcott Financial Group has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $120 billion in assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm. Talcott Financial Group's two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re. Talcott Financial Group has an exciting opportunity for seasoned Attorney to have expansive opportunities overseeing and directing new product distribution and retail platform. As in-house counsel specializing in life insurance and annuity sales, your primary responsibility is to ensure that our organization adheres to all relevant government laws, regulations, and industry standards. You'll collaborate closely with company management, agents, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance and mitigate risks. Key responsibilities include:

• Legal Guidance: Provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice to the organization and other staff members on various legal matters related to the life insurance and annuity business sector.* Program Design & Build: Provide support for the organization as its builds its retail franchise; provide legal and business advice and support to Company's annuity retail platform; design and build Company's suitability and sale practices policies and programs.* Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts and agreements related to life insurance policies and annuity contracts, including their sale, underwriting, issuance, and administration; supervise outside vendors to complete state product filings in all relevant jurisdictions; coordinate with Company's government affairs team to manage all state department filings and relationships.* Policy Compliance: Design Company-wide compliance program related to retail sales, distribution, and administration. Ensure products and operations are in compliance with insurance laws, regulations, suitability, and contract terms (suitability, replacements, sales practices, etc.).* Risk Assessment and Management: Collaborate with internal risk management and other stakeholders to support an end-to-end process that is legally compliant and identifies and mitigates risk appropriately.* Contract Administration: Support policyholder service and contract administration teams with resolution of complaints, claims, litigation, and other issues associated with contract issuance and administration.* Training and Education: Educate internal and external stakeholders on contract terms, industry requirements, operations, etc. Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school* Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction and in good standing* Minimum of 7 years of experience in insurance-related legal matters, preferably in-house or at a law firm* Strong understanding of insurance coverages, annuity contracts, and industry regulations* Annuity and life product experience is strongly preferred* Self-reliant and capable of quickly learning new concepts, thinking creatively and critically, agile and adaptable to changing needs and challenges of a fast-paced company* Results-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines in a high-performance environment* Ability to travel when required.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders at all levels within the organization as well as external partners.* Talcott Resolution is an equal employment and affirmative action 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 and is committed to building inclusion and leveraging diversity. For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please go to https://talcott.com/onlineprivacypolicy/onlineprivacypolicy.html Other details
• Job Function SE* Pay Type Salary* Min Hiring Rate $175,000.00* Max Hiring Rate $225,000.00* Travel Required Yes* Travel % 25 Apply Now
• Charlotte, NC, USA* Connecticut Office, 1 American Row, Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr