Overview
An organization is seeking an AVP, Legal Counsel to support Vitera, a platform backed by the organization and Apollo that is transforming retirement income through innovative defined contribution solutions. This role provides strategic and practical legal counsel across Vitera’s commercial, product, and technology initiatives, operating at the intersection of insurance, asset management, and retirement innovation.
This position plays a critical role in enabling business growth while managing legal and regulatory risk, partnering closely with Vitera leadership and stakeholders. It offers a unique opportunity to influence a category-defining platform with direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide strategy.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Vitera leadership and cross-functional teams, providing guidance on corporate, commercial, operational, and regulatory-adjacent matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, technology (SaaS), data-sharing, and vendor contracts
- Structure and support partnerships across the defined contribution ecosystem (recordkeepers, asset managers, insurers, consultants, and platform providers)
- Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks while enabling pragmatic, business-aligned solutions
- Partner with product, technology, and operations teams to support scalable implementation across retirement plan infrastructure and platforms
- Advise on antitrust, conflicts, ethics, and governance matters, ensuring alignment with organizational risk frameworks
- Support marketing and communications review, including claims substantiation, disclosures, and partner alignment
- Coordinate with outside counsel (including ERISA specialists), translating complex legal advice into actionable business guidance
- Contribute to corporate governance, policy development, and operational processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership in good standing
- 8+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment
- Strong experience in commercial contracting, including technology, data-sharing, and strategic partnership agreements
- Working knowledge of the defined contribution/retirement ecosystem and/or insurance/annuity products; ERISA familiarity preferred
- Demonstrated ability to operate with strong judgment, agility, and a bias for action in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Bachelor’s degree required (in addition to JD)
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $217,232.00 - $325,848.00 USD
- Salary is market competitive and will be based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level
- Final salary will be determined at the time of offer
- Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included
Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.