In-House Legal Counsel, Corporate Transactions

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POSITION TITLE

In-House Legal Counsel, Corporate Transactions

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, Virginia

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our legal team and provide strategic and practical legal advice as well as project management on corporate transactions. This role will focus on supporting reinsurance transactions, holding company debt transactions, tax credit transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, strategic investments and other complex corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of relevant legal experience in corporate law, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

What you will be doing

• Transactional Support: Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements related to reinsurance, debt transactions, M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions
• Subsidiary Corporate Governance: Legally advise and administer subsidiary corporate governance relationship with majority-owned mortgage insurance subsidiary
• External Counsel Management: Engage and manage outside counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality service
• Due Diligence: Lead and coordinate various legal due diligence processes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance, tax, and business leadership teams to ensure alignment on transaction structure and execution
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, securities regulations, and internal policies

What you bring

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5–10 years of legal experience in corporate transactions, including M&A and related areas
• Prior experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department of a U.S. company
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Reinsurance experience
• Experience in insurance industry
• Familiarity (through direct or indirect experience) with public company reporting requirements

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position