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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 1 day ago

Managing Counsel, Collateral & Investments

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$176K/yr - $262K/yr

10+ years exp

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company focused on life and health-related solutions. The Managing Counsel will provide experienced legal advice on collateral management and private investment transactions, emphasizing investment operations and collateral structures.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceService Industry

Hiring Manager

David Laws

Responsibilities

Work independently to provide experienced legal advice specializing in collateral management and private investment transactions, including advising on structuring collateral arrangements and reviewing, drafting and negotiating private investment transactions, investment management agreements, secured transaction documents, and collateral agreements

Provide an experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and assistance to other RGA attorneys and business clients with an emphasis on investment operations and collateral structures

Demonstrate a commitment to being a trusted strategic partner to reinsurance counsel, investment teams, business units, and senior management with a responsive, service-oriented attitude and strong work ethic

Collaborate and communicate with other members of the RGA reinsurance legal team and business clients, including reinsurance, investments and treasury teams, to perform highly complex assignments and projects

Provide seasoned, deeply experienced level of timely, high quality legal advice and support in the structuring of collateral arrangements; review, negotiate and document secured transactions, including trust agreements, collateral documents, security agreements, and UCC filings and related documentation; and providing pro-active guidance on contractual and regulatory compliance

Negotiate, review and prepare documentation for fund investments and a variety of other alternative asset investments, including to ensure compliance with applicable collateral requirements and to navigate complex partnership tax implications and securities law and ERISA compliance matters; provide legal support to investment teams in alternative asset structuring and risk assessment; assist on due diligence reviews; and advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting collateral management and investment activities

Review, draft, and negotiate complex investment management and other related agreements, together with ensuring compliance with all applicable insurance and securities laws; provide other strategic legal counsel to investments team on related matters

Provide advice and assistance to the reinsurance legal and business teams as needed in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex reinsurance transactions

Serve clients and provide legal services and advice at a level commensurate to a partner in a law firm

Collaborate on other projects as assigned

Qualification

Law degree10+ years legal experienceExpert in complex transactionsU.S. lawsClient counseling skillsDraftingPartnership tax knowledgeNegotiationProficient in WordInterpersonal skillsTime managementAttention to detailTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

Law degree from a United States accredited law school

Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business, finance or accounting degree or equivalent experience working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices

10+ Years experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function

Deep experience, expertise and knowledge of legal and contract terminology and methods, and business and financial knowledge

Highly experienced ability and expertise to identify and interpret business and contract issues

Experienced and demonstrated ability to interact and work collaboratively and constructively with people at various levels within and outside the organization

Deep and broad expertise in legal profession, with significant specialized knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations

Highly experienced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions

Highly experienced client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service

Highly experienced skills and expertise with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication

Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts

Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail

Experienced and seasoned time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines including expert ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload to deliver results on a timely basis

Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability

Expert ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Committed to acquiring new skills and knowledge of changing technologies and practices

Proficient knowledge of Word applications with an ability to develop and maintain document automation templates, acquire new skills, and knowledge of changing technologies

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. State

Preferred

Expert-level experience with complex transactions involving fund formation or other alternative assets is a preferred asset

Experience in a global business enterprise with re/insurance, investment management or other financial services operations is a preferred asset

Strong knowledge of partnership tax, ERISA, secured transactions and / or securities laws matters would be ideal

Benefits

Annual bonus plan

Long-term equity incentive plan

Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Company

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.

Founded in 1973

Chesterfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees