Voya Financial
Vice President and Chief Counsel -- Corporate Law
Voya Financial, Kenmore, New York, United States
Vice President and Chief Counsel -- Corporate Law
We are seeking a high‑performing individual who has experience with the full range of corporate legal matters associated with a public company, whether through a large, national law firm or in‑house practice. This position will be based in New York, NY, Windsor, CT, Minneapolis, MN, or Atlanta, GA.
Job Responsibilities
Support SEC and other regulatory reporting for Voya’s public holding company and insurance companies, including SEC Exchange Act filings
Support the Strategy team in merger and acquisition transactions
Support the Treasury team in various types of financing transactions
Support the Executive Compensation team
Act as a trusted adviser to various enterprise functions, including Treasury, Executive Compensation, Strategy, Financial Planning and Analysis, Governance, Risk, Investor Relations and other teams
Provide support and guidance, as needed, to Voya’s corporate governance team on corporate governance matters, both at the parent and the insurance company level
Other responsibilities or projects as the role may evolve
Skills & Competencies
Proactive and practical attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Curiosity about our business and industry
Agile and creative approach to problem solving
Collaborative team player
Facility with an array of technology tools, including appropriate use of artificial intelligence
Growth mindset and ability to gain new areas of expertise
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school;
Member of the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction;
6-12 years of experience with a broad range of corporate law matters, either in a large, national law firm or in‑house setting;
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal securities laws;
Experience in financial and merger and acquisition transactional matters;
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and to work either independently or as a team member; and
Reliable, self‑starter, detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Compensation Pay Disclosure Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$232,400 - $290,500 USD
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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Job Responsibilities
Support SEC and other regulatory reporting for Voya’s public holding company and insurance companies, including SEC Exchange Act filings
Support the Strategy team in merger and acquisition transactions
Support the Treasury team in various types of financing transactions
Support the Executive Compensation team
Act as a trusted adviser to various enterprise functions, including Treasury, Executive Compensation, Strategy, Financial Planning and Analysis, Governance, Risk, Investor Relations and other teams
Provide support and guidance, as needed, to Voya’s corporate governance team on corporate governance matters, both at the parent and the insurance company level
Other responsibilities or projects as the role may evolve
Skills & Competencies
Proactive and practical attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Curiosity about our business and industry
Agile and creative approach to problem solving
Collaborative team player
Facility with an array of technology tools, including appropriate use of artificial intelligence
Growth mindset and ability to gain new areas of expertise
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school;
Member of the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction;
6-12 years of experience with a broad range of corporate law matters, either in a large, national law firm or in‑house setting;
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal securities laws;
Experience in financial and merger and acquisition transactional matters;
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and to work either independently or as a team member; and
Reliable, self‑starter, detail‑oriented, well‑organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Compensation Pay Disclosure Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long‑term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
$232,400 - $290,500 USD
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
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