AVP Legal Counsel

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking an AVP Legal Counsel to support financial planning, forecasting, and operational performance initiatives. This role involves partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes, financial discipline, and scalable operations within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $217,232 – $325,848 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements
• Support partnerships within the defined contribution ecosystem
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks
• Collaborate with teams to implement scalable retirement plan solutions
• Provide advice on compliance matters including antitrust and governance
• Coordinate with outside counsel and translate legal advice for business stakeholders

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar membership
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal role
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, particularly technology and partnership agreements
• Familiarity with defined contribution and retirement ecosystems; ERISA knowledge preferred
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with strong judgment
• Bachelor's degree required in addition to JD

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with legal contract management and SaaS agreement negotiation
• Knowledge of insurance products and data-sharing agreements
• Familiarity with compliance software, contract management systems, and legal research tools
• Understanding of risk management frameworks and data analytics platforms

Benefits

• Opportunity to work collaboratively with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
• Influence a category-defining platform in the retirement income space
• Engage in diverse legal disciplines ranging from commercial to regulatory matters
• Direct impact on business growth and risk management

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but bring valuable backgrounds and perspectives.