Description
As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.
The Opportunity
As Counsel, you will be responsible for addressing state and federal regulatory requirements for annuity products. You will produce prospectuses, contracts, and other disclosure documents. You will provide advice and counsel on product development and service operations activity related to registered index-linked annuities, fixed-indexed annuities, fixed annuities, variable annuities, and various riders and features. You will be a subject matter expert for your colleagues in various departments throughout the product life cycle, starting with product development.
Job Responsibilities
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<li> Provide legal counsel, including legal research, analysis, and professional services in assigned areas of law.</li>
<li> Develop and maintain expertise in assigned areas of law.</li>
<li> Advise on the development and maintenance of registration statements for variable and registered index-linked annuities.</li>
<li> Participate in drafting prospectuses, annuity contracts, and other disclosure documents.</li>
<li> Develop and maintain knowledge of company products, operations and procedures.</li>
<li> Participate in product development process and review company advertising, public disclosures, policies, and practices for legal compliance.</li>
<li> Participate in development of and updates to administrative forms.</li>
<li> Develop working knowledge of business systems and processes used to perform the functions of the job.</li>
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Minimum Qualifications
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<li> Juris Doctor from an accredited law school</li>
<li> Must be admitted to practice law in Ohio and in good standing.</li>
<li> Must have strong writing skills.</li>
<li> A minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant areas of law</li>
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Ideal Qualifications
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<li> Experience drafting prospectuses and other components of SEC filings</li>
<li> Additional experience with state and federal securities laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933, and insurance and self-regulatory organizations rules and laws for variable and registered index-linked annuities</li>
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What to Expect
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<li> Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager</li>
<li> Ongoing opportunities for development and learning</li>
<li> Working in a fast-paced environment with available flexible work schedules</li>
<li> A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees</li>
<li> Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer’s needs today and also well into the future</li>
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Why Join Us.
At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It’s the reason we’re a leading provider of annuities today, and it’s the reason we’ll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you’ll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond – and you’ll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our
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