Senior Legal Specialist

4 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Specialist to join our Real Estate Legal Team at Principal Financial Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional legal support and ensuring the flawless execution of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and initiative
  • Draft legal memoranda, documents, and forms to fully respond to various issues and develop systems policies and procedures for the department or the company
  • Operate at the intersection of financial services and technology, building financial tools that help our customers live better lives
  • Take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all
  • Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of the law practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of commercial real estate work; expertise in legal research, knowledge, and skills
  • Strong project management, analytical, and negotiations skills

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 6+ years related legal experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of the law practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of commercial real estate work; expertise in legal research, knowledge, and skills
  • Strong project management, analytical, and negotiations skills

What We Offer

  • Excellent writing and oral communication and organizational skills
  • Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances, a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance
  • Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer
  • Pension Eligible
  • This role offers in-office or hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements

Principal Financial Group

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


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