Assistant General Counsel

3 weeks ago


Dallas, United States M Financial Group Full time

M Financial Group is a community of leaders comprising the best and brightest minds in our industry. By combining individuals' expertise and skill, M Financial Group has become a powerful force committed to advancing the interests of our industry, communities, and clients for over 40 years. M's solutions are rooted in the diverse expertise of our team, our collaborative approach to innovation and our comprehensive support.

We embrace a progressive, dynamic mindset for every role. M Financial Group provides a professional community that actively supports individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who come together to build and support best-in-class solutions. If you're looking to be a part of a high performing, collaborative, and dedicated team, M Financial Group is in search of our next Assistant General Counsel.

As Assistant General Counsel, you will provide advice and counsel in supporting the legal needs of the M Community including business lines, functional areas and Member Firms. In this role, you will serve as a partner to the Chief Legal Officer as related to life insurance regulations, corporate governance matters, and assisting with developing and implementing corporate and member firm agreements, policies, and guidelines. You will be responsible for contract management, including advising, negotiating, drafting and reviewing all manner of agreements involving M.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Review, draft, negotiate a wide variety of business-related contracts and agreements
* Support compliance team in regulatory exams, interpreting regulatory/legislative requirements
* Support government relations in responding to proposed regulation/legislation
* Manage litigation/arbitration matters
* Remain current on regulatory and litigation matters that impact our industry/products, keep relevant stakeholders apprised, develop mitigating strategies
* Work with company stakeholders to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on important legal issues
* Serve as a subject matter expert, educational resource, and strategic adviser, to business leaders and colleagues on a wide variety of corporate, securities, and insurance law

QUALIFICATIONS

* J.D. required and in good standing with the state bar association
* 7+ years relevant experience in the life insurance products and/or financial industry preferred
* Experience with drafting and reviewing commercial contracts required
* Relevant experience in either a private practice or in house setting
* Relevant securities licenses a plus
* Strong business acumen with executive presence
* Extensive face-to-face client experience at all levels of an organization with a proven ability to build strong relationships and work cross functionally
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines employing sound judgment in balancing priorities
* Knowledge of FINRA and SEC rules and regulations a plus
* Exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
* Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
* Highly computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, or other document management software.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience, knowledge, and skills.

You will also be eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus.

M Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* Medical/Vision Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Modern Health (Mental Health Therapy and Coaching)
* Empathy (Bereavement Support)
* Employee Assistance Program
* Life Insurance
* FSA (Health and Dependent Care)
* HSA (for qualified medical plan)
* Long-Term Care Insurance
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance

JOB CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

* Ability to work from M Financial's Dallas office 4 days / week with the ability for a 5th day as business
* Normal office environment/desk assignment
* Extensive use of PC's, computer terminal, display, keyboard, and mouse
* Moderate Travel required, typically 10-20% of the time, as needed

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

M Financial is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.



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