Where you’ll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.
How you’ll contribute:
As a Corporate Counsel, you’ll be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the company’s finance and communications professionals with respect to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure and other public company matters, capital markets transactions, general corporate law matters, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.
We are a very collaborative and collegial group, and it is important that the Corporate Counsel values and excels in working as part of a team.
In this role, you’ll get to:
Provide advice and counsel on legal aspects of SEC filings (under the ’33 and ’34 Acts), financial and other communications (including earnings releases and investor presentations), treasury and capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters.
Draft, and provide comments on drafts of, SEC disclosures (including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, registration statements, and proxy statement filings), financing and other agreements, internal and external presentations and other communications.
Support the disclosure controls and procedures processes in connection with our SEC filings.
Represent Brighthouse in dealings with counsel representing underwriters, banks, regulators, and others.
Conduct or support due diligence review of corporate files.
Work with, guide, and manage outside counsel for Brighthouse on matters, to the extent they are engaged on those matters.
Perform other duties appropriate to the role, or as required or necessary.
We’re looking for people who have:
J.D. and current Bar membership is required.
3-5 years of legal experience in securities and public company matters, including '33 Act, '34 Act, SEC rules, listed company standards, and related considerations.
Strong understanding of public company, securities law and corporate governance.
Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Anticipates legal issues and works proactively to address them; follows up and sees matters through to completion.
Robust written and oral communication skills.
Exhibits strong business acumen.
Exhibits influence and leadership skills, especially in the context of the ability to relate to different stakeholders, business partners and colleagues.
Interacts well with colleagues, clients, and senior management.
Strong decision-making skills.
Dedication to excellence and working in a spirit of partnership and collegiality.
Able to work independently; exercises good judgment in determining when to consult management, colleagues, and clients.
Able to handle complex assignments from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Handles substantial and varied workload and time sensitive situations effectively, balancing competing demands and assessing business priorities.
Flexible and willing to learn new skills.
Enjoys challenging assignments.
Willingness to receive coaching and mentoring.
Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.
What you’ll receive:
Compensation – Base salary ranging from $170,000 to $185,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.
Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.
We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.
We’re proud to be a Fortune® 500 company** and recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte by the Charlotte Business Journal. We’re also honored to be named to Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

• Ranked by 2022 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2023.

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