Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Kuvare Strategic Investments

Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Kuvare Strategic Investments Join to apply for the Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Kuvare Strategic Investments role at Kuvare Holdings 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants About Kuvare Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service. Kuvare Family Of Companies Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions: United Life Insurance Company Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company Lincoln Benefit Life Institutional Insurance: Kuvare Life Re Bespoke Insurance Solutions: Ignite Partners About The Role The Deputy Chief Legal Officer will join Kuvares investments unit known as Kuvare Strategic Investments (KSI) which is tasked with managing Kuvares $40+ billion investment portfolio, including supervision and monitoring of external advisers. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting the KSI business team in connection with the origination and management of private debt and equity transactions, including reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, assisting in deal structuring, and advising with respect to amendments, waivers and consents. In addition, the Deputy Chief Legal Officer will (a) support all KSI compliance activities, including developing and implementing policies and procedures, (b) assist with corporate governance activities, including preparing committee charters, and drafting resolutions and consents; and (c) advise on special projects, including capital raises, reinsurance and M&A activity. This is a dynamic, highprofile position for a selfstarting lawyer willing to take on new and challenging projects. What You'll Do Supporting the KSI business team to structure, negotiate and close private credit and equity transactions across a variety of asset classes, including corporate private placements, structured finance, and private equity and venture capital, with a focus on optimizing capital efficiency; Helping to lead KSIs investments compliance function, including the design and implementation of all investment compliance policies and procedures as well as the KSI Code of Ethics, conducting periodic team trainings and overseeing the quarterly compliance certification process, monitoring KYC/sanctions screening processes, and serving as member of the investment compliance committee; Maintaining KSIs governance framework, including the continuing refinement and oversight of KSIs committee structure, preparing charters, organizing and leading committee meetings, and overseeing the maintenance of minutes and meeting materials; Participating in the management of all legal and compliance aspects of Kuvares external investment advisor relationships, including negotiating investment management agreements, vetting new product offerings, overseeing guideline compliance/breach resolutions, and considering and resolving conflicts and consent requests; Reviewing and negotiating derivatives contracts for Kuvares domestic and Bermudan insurance entities; Collaborating with KSIs operations team and Kuvares treasury department to facilitate trade management and settlement activities, and overseeing all secondary trades of private assets; Working with paralegal and junior legal staff to draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements, corporate leases, nondisclosure agreements, nonreliance letters, and other noninvestment agreements; Supporting the Kuvare enterprise in connection with special projects, including M&A and capitalraising activities, enterprise liquidity programs and facilities, reinsurance and sidecar transactions, and regulatory examinations; Remaining abreast of all pertinent legal and regulatory developments impacting Kuvares investment operations, including NAIC/SVO updates, changes in insurance law and new court decisions; and Providing advice on investment advisory, insurance company regulatory, and other legal matters, and strategic guidance to KSI and Kuvare leadership regarding all investment related matters, as needed. Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school Admitted to practice before a state bar 7+ years of relevant experience with a law firm or inhouse at a financial institution, including subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: private placements and loan transactions; structured finance (including private ABS); private equity and other investment funds, rated note structures, commercial realestate loans, residential credit (including residential whole loans and singlefamily rental), and/or derivatives transactions. The ideal candidate will also have a deep knowledge of/familiarity with investment advisory and/or insurance company investment regulations Demonstrated leadership abilities Ability to effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel and internal budgets Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and a strong executive presence Proven business acumen and executive presence Excellent organizational skills, and ability to complete projects and other assignments efficiently and timely Strong customer service orientation Ability and desire to work in an environment that emphasizes information sharing, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect and integrity Seniority level Executive Employment type Contract Job function Legal Industries Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr