Corebridge Financial is hiring: Deputy Corporate Secretary – Head of Subsidiary

Deputy Corporate Secretary – Head of Subsidiary Governance

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. Every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

About the Role

As a member of the Corebridge Corporate Governance Team, the attorney in this position will support the corporate governance and entity maintenance of approximately 40 U.S. and Bermuda-based subsidiaries, including operating life insurance companies, a trust company, broker‑dealers and other legal entities. The attorney will provide effective, responsive, and strategic legal advice regarding corporate governance and legal entity management and play a lead role in the development and execution of subsidiary corporate secretarial and governance functions.

The Corporate Governance team develops, executes, and provides strategic advice on all aspects of corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, governing documents, and best practices, and in support of shareholders, boards, and other stakeholders. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and expert counsel to the CRBG Corporate Secretary, subsidiary board members, and business personnel regarding corporate governance and legal entities.
• Draft organizational documents, governance guidelines and policies, committee charters, resolutions, minutes, meeting presentations, and communications to the Board of Directors and senior management, ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and other law.
• Execute corporate-related transactions such as entity organizations/dispositions, name changes, redomestications, conversions, qualifications, withdrawals, and supporting licensing, qualifications and authorizations.
• Provide legal support for shareholder meetings, boards of directors and board committees, including scheduling, agendas, discussion points, logistics, and preparation of meeting materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate law, regulatory requirements, governing documents, and best practices; support corporate governance for dividends, capital and liquidity transactions, and treasury matters.
• Maintain corporate secretarial records management processes and legal entity management database, including SOX/MAR control procedures.
• Supervise the work of one or more paralegals in the corporate secretarial function.
• Collaborate and advise with colleagues as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate governance, corporate secretarial, and legal entity management.

Skills And Qualifications

• Insurance or other regulated financial services industry experience.
• Law firm or in‑house experience at a U.S. public company.
• Ability to identify and resolve legal issues related to corporate governance through research, analysis, and practical solutions.
• Ability to draft and edit effective corporate governance documents and communications with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and work effectively with subsidiary board members, senior management, legal and compliance colleagues, providing expert advice with confidence and authority.
• Experience managing complex projects and coordinating contributions from multiple disciplines.
• Ability to build processes, innovate, and train paralegals and staff.

Compensation

For positions based in Jersey City, NJ, the base salary range is $200,000 – $230,000. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the applicable incentive plan. Compensation may vary based on location, skills, experience, and other factors.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX or Jersey City, NJ office and follows a hybrid working policy, providing the benefits of both office and remote work.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision insurance, mental health support, and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement Savings: U.S. 401(k) plan with company matching up to 6% of eligible pay and a company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay.
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling services.
• Matching charitable donations: 1:1 matching up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: up to 16 volunteer hours annually.
• Paid Time Off: at least 24 PTO days for eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants are considered based on job-related qualifications and without regard to protected characteristics. Corebridge also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees.

Functional Area

Legal, Regulatory & Government Affairs (LG)