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This role reports to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate Initiatives & Transactions (CIT), and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to enterprise-wide stakeholders on strategic transactions including reinsurance and mergers/acquisitions, as well as provide leadership in the vendor contracting space.

The CIT Team is a multidisciplinary legal practice group with a broad coverage area focused on providing enterprise-wide legal advice and support for matters involving (i) company mergers/acquisitions/dispositions; (ii) strategic investments, capital market transactions, reinsurance and other strategic projects; (iii) corporate real estate and facilities; (iv) investment-related transactions; and (v) vendor contracting and outsourcing.

You will :

• Provide legal counsel to senior-level internal business clients on complex, high stakes strategic transactions

• Lead multidisciplinary transaction teams to deliver excellent results

• Provide management and operational oversighttothe vendor contracting team

• Assist AGC in managing CIT practice area

• Effectively manage outside counsel on strategic transactions

• Expand your skillset to multiple areas of the transactional legal practice

• Keep informed of relevant industry trends, changes and best practices

You have :

• J.D.required

• New York bar admission

• 10+ years’ progressively responsible transactional experience in a law firm or in-house legal department

• Significant experiencein the insurance industry or related mergers and acquisitions, as well as reinsurance transactions

• Knowledge of the life insurance and annuity industry, and working knowledge of investment products

• A high degree of integrity and sensitivity in handling confidential information

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, be flexible and change direction as appropriate

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to interact with clients, including senior management and associates

• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex projects

• Initiative, are a strong strategic thinker, andareresourceful and proactive

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment, produce superior work results and follow through on commitments

Location:

• The position will be located in one of the following office locations: New York, NY (Hudson Yards) and/or Stamford, CT

• The position will be 2+ days in the office

Salary Range

$174,760.00 - $287,102.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. 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 contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .