Assistant General Counsel – Employment & Litigation

Role Overview

• Provide advice and counsel on a broad spectrum of labor and employment-related matters, including background screening; Employee Relations investigations; organizational restructurings/RIFs; corporate acquisitions/divestitures; EEO and whistleblower laws; AI legislation; pay equity and transparency laws; workplace accommodations; protected leaves; performance management and conduct issues; and disciplinary action.
• Manage dispute matters and litigation, including federal, state and local discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims as well as some commercial litigation.
• Independently handle and prepare responses to pre-litigation demands/settlements, mediations, and administrative charges, including drafting position statements.
• Provide strategic oversight and closely manage external counsel in arbitration, agency, and court proceedings, including federal and state whistleblower actions.
• Monitor and digest federal, state and local legislative updates across the U.S.; update stakeholders on required actions to ensure policies, training and practices are compliant with applicable laws and aligned with best practices.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment agreements; prepare new/updated templates and forms; advise on enforceability of restrictive covenants.
• Partner with compliance team in regulatory matters, including employee conduct issues and Form U5 filings; support compliance reviews and audits.
• Advise on compensation matters, including wage and hour practices, overtime issues and administration of incentive compensation and commission programs/plans.
• Additional support to L&E Legal team as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree and a minimum of 6 years of employment law experience, including experience at a major law firm.
• Subject matter expertise (SME) across a broad range of labor and employment laws; ability and willingness to develop new SMEs and hone new skillsets with minimal direction/supervision.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify multiple courses of action, navigate corporate structure/process and make risk-based recommendations in the context of the broader organizational culture.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with capability to multi-task and shift priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience in insurance/financial services industry a plus.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.