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Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law

Company

Transamerica
Address , Baltimore, 21202, Md
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $170,000 - $210,000 a year
Expires 2023-07-12
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Job Family
Legal Counsel
Who We Are

Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients’ accounts. We’re in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.
What We Do
Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).
Summary
Are you an experienced legal professional, passionate about helping an organization navigate its employment law challenges? Do you enjoy mentorship opportunities and building relationships within an organization to positively influence key stakeholders? Are you able to critically think about new legislation, advise appropriately and problem solve?
If your answer is yes, we are looking for you!
We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of 8 years of in-house experience in multi-state employment law issues. Financial services experience is preferred. Transamerica offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in a collaborative, practical, and friendly legal department with a high degree of flexibility. This position could be remote or hybrid based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (preferred); St. Paul, Minnesota or Baltimore, Maryland. Transamerica is a financial services company that gives its employees the ability to make a real difference in people’s lives.
What You Will Do:
In this role, you will manage an employment law team and the employment compliance function. You will also consult with and advise business leaders within the organization on appropriate legal action, manage complex employment-related litigation, and advise on internal investigations. You may also have budget and legal department operations responsibilities.
What You Will Learn:
You will be working with a team of collaborative and engaged professionals who bring fresh ideas and diverse perspectives to help us provide practical, well-rounded advice and partnership with our stakeholders. You will experience working for a dynamic company that focuses on transforming and growing our business and maintaining Transamerica’s reputation as an industry leader for helping people achieve financial security.
What Success Looks Like:
  • Assist with periodic budget requirements.
  • Work on complex legal problems and effectively communicate advice to varying audiences.
  • Navigate difficult disputes that may have a serious impact to the company, including administrative charges and litigation.
  • Identify needs for, participate in, and fully support departmental and cross-functional working groups in identified areas of expertise or development;
  • Strong commitment to the mentoring, professional development, and training of more junior attorneys.
  • Contribute to thought leadership on outside counsel management, selection, and related metrics.
What You Need:
  • Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
  • Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
  • Proficient using MS Office
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
  • Eight years of relevant legal experience
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
Working Conditions:
  • Remote or hybrid work environment
  • Periodic travel will be required
**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**
Compensation:
The US salary for this position generally ranges between $170,000 - $210,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally in the US, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

What You Receive:
  • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package.
  • Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package
Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment. #li-remote
What We Offer

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

Compensation Benefits
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Competitive Pay

Benefits Package
  • Employee Discounts
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • 401k Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pension Plan
  • Medical Insurance

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • College Coach Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Inclusion & Diversity

Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign’s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount’s “100 Best Companies” list.

In addition, as part of Transamerica’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.

Giving Back

Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.

https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation

Transamerica’s Parent Company
Aegon
acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon’s roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.