General Counsel
The people of Transamerica bring expertise, creativity, heart and diverse thought to everything that we do-and to the communities where we live and...
The people of Transamerica bring expertise, creativity, heart and diverse thought to everything that we do-and to the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience supporting a business unit’s legal team as it relates to efforts in strategy, compliance, and enterprise policy. This person will be a critical member of our Workplace Solutions Leadership Team. Transamerica offers a successful candidate an opportunity to work in a collaborative, practical and friendly, yet challenging legal department.
Job Description
What You Will Do: Reporting to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Transamerica, the Workplace Division General Counsel is the head of legal services for our Workplace Solutions Division, one of our two business divisions. The Workplace Solutions General Counsel must be an expert in the fields of law necessary for the business, including retirement plan advice and administration and voluntary employee benefits. This person will be a strategic partner to the Division leadership team and participate on key division risk committees; partner with the head of Compliance for the Workplace Solutions Division and collaboratively oversee the legal and compliance professionals supporting the Division; support policy, training, marketing, product development, sales practices, and other functions within the Division; and oversee the Workplace Solutions Division legal budget. The Workplace Division General Counsel will also be a key member of the Law & Compliance Department leadership team and will be called upon to contribute to enterprise matters as well as matters specific to the Workplace Solutions Division.
What You Will Learn: As General Counsel of Workplace Solutions, you will be working with a team of ambitious and engaged professionals who bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives that will help us continually shake up the status quo and stay on the forefront of our legal policies and compliance procedures. You will learn what it means to work for a company that focuses on risk mitigation and process improvement as it relates to enabling us to perform at the level we need to transform and grow our business to maintain Transamerica’s reputation as an industry leader.
What Success Looks Like:
Responsible for the strategy and execution of a Law Department practice group.
Participates in the most complex legal or compliance projects.
Sets strategy from which policies and procedures are developed.
Establishes legal competencies and provides training and mentoring.
Develops and interprets department and enterprise policies.
Works with senior management across the enterprise.
Coordinates and supervises a group of lawyers, including senior level attorneys.
May lead planning, strategy, structure and negotiation of acquisitions.
What You Need:
JD degree required.
State bar admission.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience
Frequent demand to establish priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to provide quality legal services based on experience in a timely manner.
Location in Denver strongly preferred; 10-15%+ U.S. travel involved.
What You Receive:
A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package. It’s our passion to empower people, and especially our employees, to add years to their lives and more life to their years. That means a healthy account balance and a healthy body to match. As you’ll come to discover, Wealth + Health is a central part of everything we do!
Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package; Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Stock Purchase Plan, Employee
Discounts, Career Training & Development Opportunities, Certification Sponsorship
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits; Be Well Company sponsored holistic wellness program which includes Wellness Coaching and reward dollars, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, College Coach Program, Back-up Care Program, Paid Time Off to Volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program, Employee Resource Groups, Inclusion and Diversity Programs, Employee Recognition Program.
Why Work for Us
Total Rewards at Transamerica: It’s more than a paycheck.
Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to help support you in many ways — throughout all stages of your life and career. We provide a competitive, market-driven program that encompasses base compensation, bonus potential, retirement, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, plus great employee perks. All designed with you in mind… to help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally - and feel valued for the work you do.
Learn more about our Total Rewards Package.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Transamerica Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Transamerica Companies. Please contact: [email protected] if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.
Ontario Applicants:
Our Company is committed to providing accessibility to those with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 ("AODA"). Please contact [email protected] if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.
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Posted 30+ Days Ago
Full time
R20027174
About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking and personal accountability are qualities that we honor and reward. We understand the potential that is unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment focused on helping customers secure their long-term financial futures.
Transamerica is a part of AEGON, an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company. The AEGON companies employ approximately 28,000 people and have a strong presence in more than 20 countries across the globe. For more information, visit www.transamerica.com.
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