Hiring: Assistant General Counsel, Client Solutions & Wealth Management Company: Guardian Life Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:43:24 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •10 years of experience, preferably in connection with the life insurance and/or wealth management industries. Required Skills: •This role will support the day-to-day operations of Guardian’s Client Solutions & Wealth Management (“CSWM”) Practice in the Law Department. •Play a critical role in providing legal advice to business partners regarding Guardian’s individual markets business with a particular emphasis on the distribution of individual insurance products, and support for the company’s broker/dealer and registered investment adviser as well as supporting its advanced markets team. •A successful candidate will have excellent research and organizational skills, and business judgment as you will be required to understand and manage the laws and regulations affecting individual insurance products and wealth management offerings and provide practical advice in a rapidly changing and high-profile regulatory environment. •Also need to draft applicable agreements with distribution partners and help to facilitate the succession of general agencies. •Develop cross-business connections, provide industry perspective and best practices guidance while considering long-term outcomes and the needs of partners/clients when providing advice. Qualifications: •7 – 10 years of experience, preferably in connection with the life insurance and/or wealth management industries. •JD and licensed to practice law in New York •Demonstrated capacity to address complex and challenging issues and communicate effectively with business leaders at all levels to optimize risk management, productivity, and communication. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-paced environment and respond to questions from business areas and a complex subsidiary organization. •Respect for diversity and ideas of others, willingness to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment and motivation skills required. •Demonstrated leadership ability in an organizational setting, corporation integrity and strong interpersonal skills are essential to success. •As our Assistant General Counsel, you will report to the Associate General Counsel, CSWM. •In accordance with our success factors of Acting with accountability, leading with the consumer at the center, committing to collaborate, communicating transparently, and connecting with empathy and compassion: •Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. •Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!