The Associate Counsel, as a member of the Corporate Legal team, provides legal support to the company’s variable insurance products business, primarily assisting with matters related to variable universal life, variable annuity, fixed, and registered index-linked annuity (RILA) product development and regulatory compliance. This is an entry-level legal role designed to provide exposure to federal securities laws, insurance product regulation, underlying mutual fund relationships, and regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Associate Counsel will work under the direction and supervision of managing counsel, senior attorneys, and will work with an established experienced team of legal analysts. This role impacts the achievement of customer, operational, and sales/business goals.
This is a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with offices in Birmingham, Alabama.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with legal counsel and support to the Protection and Retirement Division on matters related to variable annuity and variable universal life products, including product development, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the Protection and Retirement Division on product changes, new product designs, underlying fund management, and operations, to support business goals and initiatives.
• Develop working knowledge of federal securities laws including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Investment Company Act of 1940 as they apply to the registration, regulatory compliance, and maintenance of variable insurance products and RILAs.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of Securities and Exchange Commission registration statements for variable annuity and registered indexed linked annuity (Form N-4), variable universal life (Form N-6), and other required filings under Rule 24F-2, N-CEN, Rule 485, Rule 497, 497VPI (Initial Summary Prospectuses), 497VPU (Updating Summary Prospectuses), and N-VP (Annual Notices).
• Assist with the review and maintenance of underlying fund legal arrangements including fund related agreements (Fund Participation, Administrative Services, and other ancillary agreements) and any amendments thereto. Assist with the response to underlying fund certification requests to meet any required due diligence and compliance requirements.
• Support legal due diligence and integration efforts related to acquisition of variable products.
• Other job duties as assigned by managing counsel and senior attorneys.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA Accredited or Alabama State Approved law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 0-2 years of legal experience and will consider a recent law school graduate with an active license as stated above.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, project management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited or Alabama State Approved law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 0-2 years of legal experience; recent law school graduates with an active license will be considered
- Exceptional communication, organizational, project management, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment
- Submit a resume including final law school class rank
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
