VP, Securities Counsel & Assistant Secretary

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Overview

Reporting to the SVP, Corporate & Securities Counsel, the VP, Securities Counsel & Assistant Secretary provides expert counsel on securities law compliance and corporate governance matters for RGA and its subsidiaries. This role also serves as assistant corporate secretary, managing board and committee governance while ensuring compliance with federal securities regulations, SEC reporting requirements, and corporate disclosure obligations. As a seasoned legal expert, the successful candidate will deliver strategic advice, lead complex projects, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the company's regulatory and governance objectives.

Location Ideally based at RGA's HQs in St. Louis, MO, or also at RGA's offices in Minneapolis, MN and our newly opened New York City location, or a fully remote work arrangement may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for collaborating and communicating with legal and business colleagues to perform highly complex assignments and resolve unusual or challenging legal issues.
• Serve as assistant corporate secretary for the public company and regulated and unregulated subsidiaries, including organizing board and committee meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and resolutions, and maintaining corporate records.
• Support board governance, including director onboarding, meeting preparation, compliance with applicable listing standards and regulatory requirements, and effective governance best practices.
• Advise on public company securities law matters, including Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, SEC filings, disclosure obligations, and related policies.
• Prepare, review, and file periodic and current reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, and other SEC documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including board members, auditors, regulators, and outside counsel) on securities and governance matters.
• Apply seasoned expertise, knowledge, and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives.
• Manage legal research and analysis of highly complex, unusual or challenging legal issues and questions using appropriate resources.
• Other legal and management matters and projects as assigned.
  
  

Candidate Requisites

Education & Experience

• Law Degree (JD) from accredited law school
• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) from accredited university or college
• 12 Years experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function
• Experience advising public companies on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and SEC reporting
• Business, finance or accounting degree or experience; working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices
• Licensed to practice law in relevant legal jurisdiction
  
  

Skills & Responsibilities

• Deep and broad expertise in legal profession, with significant specialized knowledge of relevant jurisdiction laws and regulations
• Ability to manage (or learn and acquire the skills to manage) attorneys and other legal professionals, individually or as a team
• Deep experience, expertise and knowledge of securities law and corporate governance terminology and methods, and business and financial knowledge
• Highly experienced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions
• Highly experienced client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service
• Highly experienced skills and expertise with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts
• Serve internal and external stakeholders and provide legal advice at a level commensurate to a mid-level, experienced partner in a law firm
• Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail
• Experienced and seasoned time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines
• Expert ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload to deliver results on a timely basis
  
  

Compensation Range

$175,650.00 - $261,600.00 Annual Base Salary

What You Can Expect From RGA

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
  
  

Compensation Range

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.