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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Associate General Counsel
Provides legal advice to an organization, prepares resolutions and forms, and participates in major legal actions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Providing foresight and protection for the company against legal risks.
  


• Preparing and examining contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc.
  


• Coordinating proactive completion of discovery as a case may require, i.e. interrogatories, request for production of documents, depositions.1
  


• Managing all phases of litigation in cases involving employment discrimination, breach of contract, wrongful discharge and unfair labor practice claims.

Qualifications

• 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred

• University (Degree), Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

This position is open across the U.S. with preferred locations in Charlotte, NY and Denver.

• Provides support to TIAA's Products & Insurance Law team.
• Provides legal advice in connection with the issuance and maintenance of fixed and variable annuities, investment advisory programs and other products and services.
• Drafts and files SEC Registration Statements and works on disclosure documents supporting unregistered securities products and services.
  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• 5 Years of experience as counsel in a major law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with a focus on Federal Securities Laws and/or state insurance laws is required.
• JD Degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current State Bar License
• Experience with legal work supporting the Investment Company Act of 1940
• 7 Years of experience as counsel in a major law firm and/or an in-house legal department, with a focus on Federal Securities Laws and/or state insurance laws is preferred.
• 5 years of Legal experience with an emphasis on fixed and/or variable annuity products is preferred
• Experience with pension products such as custom portfolios, collective investment trusts, investment advisory services and/or stable value products is a plus.

Minimum Pay: $100,836.00

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary .

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Read more about the Equal Opportunity Law here .

TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:

Phone: (800) 842-2755

Email: accessibility.support@tiaa.org

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