Counsel - Insurance Agency

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About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

The Counsel – Insurance Agency will provide legal counsel on a variety of matters associated with the marketing and distribution of insurance products and operating an insurance agency.

• Provide legal advice and support regarding the marketing and distribution of insurance products primarily through a retail field force of independent contractor insurance agents
• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal contracts, documents and agreements, such as selling agreements, distribution agreements, and agent agreements
• Along with other legal and compliance staff, support the agency in pre-litigation, litigation, and regulatory examinations and investigations and represent the agency to its regulators
• Collaborate in the drafting of policies and procedures and reviewing sales, advertising, and marketing materials, incentive programs, sales contests, and field compensation plans
• Monitor, review, and interpret applicable and proposed state and federal guidance, laws, rules and regulations related to the distribution of insurance products and insurance agencies

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed or otherwise eligible to practice in-house in the US
• 2 years of experience as an attorney
• Effective communicator, both in writing and orally, with the intended audience
• Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
• Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
• Proficient using MS Office
• Good organizational and project management skills and able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
• Action oriented with ability to prioritize workload with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Experience in the life insurance industry, particularly with distribution, a plus
• Experience supporting technology platforms, a plus

• Hybrid working environment:
  Baltimore, Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia, Denver
• Occasional travel within the U.S. & Canada

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $140,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the US without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity:
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment with exceptional individuals. Transamerica supports ERGs and diversity programs across the workforce. Giving Back:
The Aegon Transamerica Foundation supports nonprofit organizations through grants and employee volunteering.

Transamerica’s Parent Company:
Aegon acquired Transamerica in 1999. Aegon serves millions worldwide with a focus on helping people live their best lives.

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