All offices are currently open, and our employees are back 4 or 5 days a week
in Hudson Yards, NY and 3 days a week in all other offices. If you have
questions on this policy or the application process, please contact
recruiting@gafg.com.
Company policy requires all employees and visitors to the Hudson Yards, NY
office to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW**
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and
annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global
Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment
firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and
capital markets solutions.
Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who
reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the
career development of our people because we know they are critical to our
long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.
**We use Greenhouse as our scheduling tool and communicate through their
systems. At times, your email may block our communications. Please be sure to
check your SPAM so that you do not miss critical information about our
process, including scheduling.**
**JOB SUMMARY** : The Assistant Vice President - Employment Counsel will join
the Global Atlantic Corporate Legal team, advising Global Atlantic's Legal and
Human Resources Departments. The successful candidate will work closely with
the Human Resources Office and others to provide legal advice on a wide range
of issues, to primarily include employment law and employee relations matters.
This position reports to the Vice President of Employment Law and will be
based in either of our Hartford or Des Moines offices or will work remotely.
Key responsibilities will include:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* As assigned, will provide day to day support to Human Resources on a broad range of issues relating to offer letters, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, immigration, independent contractor issues, reviewing third-party service contracts supporting HR, and DE&I initiatives.
* Provide employment law expertise for Corporate Development projects, including mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring.
* Manage outside counsel when necessary to complete complex projects and transactions, including issues involving Bermuda law.
**QUALIFICATIONS & NECESSARY SKILLS**:
* Graduate of accredited Law School with at least 3 years of experience dealing with employment law matters at a law firm or inhouse position;
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to serve as a strategic partner to HR and provide practical and actionable advice;
* Strong communication skills, work ethic and high level of personal integrity and accountability
* Ability to manage a variety of projects;
* Strong ability to investigate, research and comprehend new laws and technology;
* Comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment;
* Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in the United States
* Ability for some travel.
Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies
provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting
applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda,
Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. **The base
salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography
to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office.**
Global Atlantic's **base salary range** is determined through an analysis of
similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component
of Global Atlantic's total compensation package for employees and at times we
hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include
annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits
(including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as
a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. 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. Compensation for our more senior positions
have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. The
**base salary** range for this role is $109,730 to $209,000.
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**TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT**
Global Atlantic's total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values,
particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion,
pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and
professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational
assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a
medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave,
adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to
foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable
giving programs.
**We are active in our communities-**
* **New York:** Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest and The Bowery Mission
* **Boston:** Cradles to Crayons, Project Bread, Let's Get Ready, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army and many other local volunteer organizations in around the Boston area
* **Hartford:** Habitat for Humanity, Foodshare, Humane Society, Hands on Hartford, Mercy Shelter and Dog Star Rescue
* **Indianapolis:** Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
* **Batesville:** American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Angels of Giving, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation, Safe Passage, Batesville High School Sponsorships, local area youth sports and food pantries, as well as many others
* **Des Moines:** United Way, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and Make a Wish Foundation
* **Berwyn:** Food drive and will be planning an event to help a local family over the holidays
* **Atlanta:** Packaged Good Organization, which helps the most vulnerable community members with providing personalized care packages for people in need including the elderly, our armed forces, the homeless and hospitalized kids
* **Bermuda:** Sponsor of a weekly feeding program operated by The Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and
participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and
financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and
disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your
whole family.
Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where
everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any
basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we
strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives
us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of
their job will participate in an interactive process which may include
providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any
protected status, please email benefits@gafg.com.
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