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Securian Financial · 22 hours ago

Attorney - ERISA, Benefits, & PRT

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$138K/yr - $206K/yr

3+ years exp

Securian Financial is seeking a Pension Risk Transfer Attorney to join their Law Department and support the Institutional Retirement Services Division. The role involves providing legal counsel on retirement plans and ERISA, negotiating transactions, and advising on new product development while partnering with various stakeholders.

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Hiring Manager

Alexandra Finnegan

Responsibilities

Providing trusted legal counsel on qualified retirement plans, ERISA, group annuities, and other pension-related services

Negotiating high-impact transactions with plan sponsors and their representatives, preparing and reviewing contract and RFP documentation, and ensuring seamless communication with internal and executive stakeholders

Shaping the future of retirement solutions by advising on new product development, particularly within the PRT and retirement income markets

Staying ahead of industry trends by monitoring evolving regulations, litigation, and documentation standards, and translating them into actionable guidance for the business

Partnering across the enterprise to address both legal and strategic issues, supporting growth initiatives, and exploring innovative options for the Retirement Division and PRT business

Growing leadership opportunities with the potential to expand into management responsibilities as the role evolves

Qualification

ERISA expertiseQualified retirement plansPension Risk TransferInsurance law knowledgeGroup annuities knowledgeCommunication skillsJuris Doctor degreeMinnesota law licenseLegal experienceEntrepreneurial spirit

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active Minnesota law license (or ability to obtain one within six months of hire)

3–5 years of relevant legal experience, including ERISA and qualified retirement plan expertise

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical way

A motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines and navigating ambiguity with confidence

Preferred

Experience with Pension Risk Transfer transactions or pension plan matters

Knowledge of insurance law, group annuities, and/or pensions

Background in ERISA compliance

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs.