Deputy Corporate Secretary

Who we are

Corebridge Financial (Corebridge Financial or CRBG) helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement, and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

At Corebridge Financial, Action is Everything. We are a new company, but not a new business. Formerly AIG Life & Retirement, we are one of the largest and most established providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States, with a long and proven track record of serving our clients. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives − for today and tomorrow.

Corebridge Financial Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory, and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse, and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

About the role

The attorney in this position will provide effective, responsive, and strategic legal advice on public company governance and other public company matters as part of Corebridge Financial’s (NYSE: CRBG) Corporate Secretary’s Office. The attorney is responsible for playing a lead role in the execution of the corporate secretarial and corporate governance functions for Corebridge Financial and its subsidiaries, including legal entity management. This position would also collaborate with the lead securities disclosure attorney on ’34 Act filings and the quarterly disclosure process.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and expert counsel to the CRBG Corporate Secretary, members of the CRBG Boards of Directors and its subsidiaries and business personnel with respect to public company governance aspects (e.g. drafting and rule check of proxy statement, shareholder proposals and “no action” requests, and SEC and NYSE disclosure requirements.
• Provide legal support for the meetings of the Boards of Directors and related Committees, including partnering with the Corporate Secretary and appropriate business personnel with respect to meeting agendas, discussion points, logistics and the preparation of meeting materials.
• Ensure CRBG’s compliance with Delaware Law and NYSE listing standards, including filings of written affirmations, and required communications to the NYSE.
• Partner with the Corporate Secretary and appropriate business personnel with respect to the CRBG annual meeting, including coordination of drafting and preparation of the proxy statement, drafting scripts and other materials and meeting logistics.
• Partner with lead securities disclosure committee attorney on ’34 Act filings and quarterly disclosure process.
• Maintain corporate secretarial records management processes and legal entity management database, including compliance with SOX control procedures.
• Draft organizational documents, governance guidelines and policies, committee charters, resolutions, minutes, and meeting presentations, as well as communications to the Board of Directors and senior management, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate law.
• Partner with Corporate Secretary with respect to CRBG’s investor outreach program, including drafting related materials.
• Supervise the work of one or more paralegals in the corporate secretarial function.
• Collaborate advise with colleagues as appropriate.
• Manage D&O questionnaire process and conflict checks.

What you need to know

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from and accredited law school.
• 10+ years of experience in public company governance, corporate secretarial, legal entity management and proxy statement matters.
• This hybrid role must report to the Jersey City office a minimum of 2 times per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance or other regulated financial services industry experience.
• In-house experience at a US public company.
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues related to public company corporate governance and disclosure through research, analysis, and developing practical and well-reasoned solutions.
• Ability to draft and edit effective corporate governance documents and communications such as board of directors and committee charters, memoranda, and presentations, with scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, counseling, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create partnerships and work effectively and collaboratively with members of the Board of Directors, executive and senior management, and able to provide expert advice and counsel with confidence and authority.
• Experience managing complicated projects and coordinate contributions from multiple disciplines.
• Ability to build processes and train paralegals and staff.

Benefit package includes

• Paid Time Off Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
• 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

The base salary range for this position is $ $200,000 – 250,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, 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 wide 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.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected].   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:

LG - Legal, Regulatory & Gov't Affairs

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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