Legal Counsel

Symetra has a phenomenal opportunity to join our Legal team as Counsel

About the role

Symetra Investment Management Company’s (“SIM”) Counsel role is part of a dedicated commercial mortgage lending and investment legal and compliance team. This role assumes primary responsibility for transactional and legal compliance support, including derivatives, private placements, fund formation, commercial mortgage loan closings and other investment functions. This position will also support the CCO and compliance team in state and federal regulatory compliance matters, including with respect to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities Exchange Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and/or EMIR.

 

Who we are

Symetra Investment Management (“SIM”) is a registered investment adviser.  Currently, SIM supports affiliates in regard to investment advisory services (generally fixed income, hedging and third party manager oversight) and commercial mortgage lending.  SIM plans to expand its offerings to include third party clients as well as issue its own securities.

 

What you will do

• Responsible for interaction with internal clients and external parties on various legal, compliance and operations issues, including those of a complex nature. 

• Responsible for managing projects and supporting others on various legal issues, including those of a complex nature
• Will be required to perform following: draft and review variety of contracts (including real estate notes, mortgages, guaranties, SNDAs, ISDA Master Agreements, Note Purchase Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements); assist in analyzing new product ideas or complex corporate projects; provide business advice from a legal perspective; research and provide timely advice on applicable legal issues; participate in management and other meetings; direct paralegals; assist senior attorneys on a variety of legal matters affecting SIM; work well in cross-functional teams; and be accountable for advice and meeting deadlines.

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better—both at work and at home.

• Flexible work program, telecommute and work from home arrangements (with periodic in-person meetings)
• Wellness program offering employees a variety of resources crafted to assist you in reaching and maintaining your optimum health
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

 

 

Who you are

• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 3-7 years of in-house or industry legal experience, including experience with sophisticated financial institution clients
• Bar admission to CT 
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively
• Willingness to learn (or continue to learn) real estate finance and investment law. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Ability to work within a team. Ability to handle multiple projects effectively and independently. Ability to work on complex legal issues. Ability to deal effectively with clients.
•  Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Not subject to disciplinary actions preventing you from being affiliated with an investment adviser or private offering issuer

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we embrace and celebrate diverse experiences, identities and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and creates a stronger, more innovative company.
In a complex industry, we strive for clarity.

Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.
For more information about our careers visit www.symetra.com/careers .

Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Symetra Investment Management Company is a registered investment advisor. As such, all employees will be required to comply with, among other things, the firm’s Code of Ethics and certification and reporting obligations. All employees must report all potential conflicts of interest and personal securities accounts held in their name and those beneficially owned by certain household members. All employees must agree to preclear certain trading activity for personally and beneficially owned accounts. Failure to comply with these and related compliance obligations can be subject to discipline including termination of employment.

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