Corporate Transactional Attorney, Field Distribution Expert

3 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Northwestern Mutual Full time
Job Title: Corporate Transactional Attorney, Field Distribution

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative, and growing. We invest in our people and make a positive difference.

About the Role:

This attorney will be a member of the Department's Field Distribution Team, handling legal matters related to the Company's independent contractor sales force. The ideal candidate will have general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, financing, tax, and other transactional experience with closely-held and public businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise on and help review and draft agreements and documents related to business entity formation, ongoing governance, dissolution, shareholder/membership buy-sell terms, asset and equity sales and purchases, bank and private financing, and equity-related incentive compensation arrangements.
  • Provide counsel to the Company on the myriad legal issues that arise with respect to sales of the Company's insurance and investment products.
  • Consult with the Company's approximately seventy-five independent contractor general agents and their staff personnel, as well as with the general agents' own legal counsel.
Requirements:
  • Between 2-5 years of legal experience.
  • Experience advising on issues relating to an independent contractor sales force of insurance agents and/or investment professionals is a plus.
  • Good writing skills and comfort with drafting agreements.
  • The ability to analyze a wide variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information, and provide solution-oriented legal advice to business professionals.
  • An exemplary academic record and a Juris Doctorate degree.
  • A license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment.
What We Offer:

Northwestern Mutual offers a competitive salary range of $121,030.00 to $224,770.00, depending on location and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.



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