Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated · 11 hours ago
SVP, Corporate and Securities Counsel
United States, New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$294K/yr - $443K/yr
15+ years expReinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is a Fortune 200 Company focused on life- and health-related solutions. The Senior Vice President, Corporate & Securities Counsel is responsible for leading public company securities compliance and overseeing complex corporate transactions, while providing strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors and senior management.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead legal strategy for U.S. and international securities law compliance for a publicly traded enterprise
Oversee preparation, review, and governance of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings
Advise on disclosure controls and procedures and ensure consistency across public disclosures
Oversee legal review of earnings releases, investor presentations, and external communications
Advise on Regulation FD, selective disclosure risks, and disclosure governance
Interpret changes in securities laws, SEC rules, and regulatory guidance and translate them into actionable compliance requirements
Provide senior legal support for complex corporate and capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings
Advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and structured transactions
Balance legal risk, regulatory requirements, and commercial objectives in support of enterprise growth
Provide strategic legal advice to the Board of Directors and its committees on governance best practices, fiduciary duties, and public company obligations
Support Board and committee operations, including governance frameworks, policies, charters, resolutions, and shareholder meeting processes
Serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary, supporting governance documentation, Board and committee processes, and subsidiary governance matters
Monitor evolving governance standards, proxy advisory firm guidance, and shareholder expectations
Provide legal oversight and strategic guidance on executive compensation programs, incentive plans, and equity-based compensation arrangements
Advise on compensation-related disclosures, say-on-pay matters, and applicable regulatory requirements
Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, and the Compensation Committee on executive pay strategy, governance, and compliance
Lead, mentor, and develop teams of senior attorneys and legal professionals
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and business partnership
Manage external counsel relationships, including strategy, scope, budgets, and performance
Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and effective legal service delivery
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state; member in good standing
15+ years of experience in corporate and securities law, including significant public company experience
Background in top-tier law firm with corporate or capital markets practice and senior in-house legal roles
Experience advising Boards, senior executives, and compensation committees
Deep expertise in public company securities regulation, corporate transactions, executive compensation, and governance
Executive presence with the ability to influence Boards and C-suite leaders
Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage complex, high-visibility matters
Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead through change and operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization
Preferred
Experience in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services are strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus plan
Long-term equity incentive plan
Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits
Company
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.35B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2008-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Axel Andre
Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey Hopson
SVP - Investor Relations
Recent News
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