2nd Vice President, Litigation & Employment

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary 

As a member of the Legal & Compliance senior leadership team, oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s litigation and employment matters. This role requires strategic thinking, extensive experience managing legal teams, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. This role is instrumental in protecting the company’s interests, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and fostering a positive and productive working environment. 

Skills and Background You’ll Need 

• With a focus on advancing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, lead teams, including the employment and litigation teams. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Partner effectively across the organization to drive operational efficiencies by adopting best practices, leveraging technology, and utilizing innovative legal solutions.
• Work with other senior leaders on budget development and budget management ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
• Serve as a legal expert on a range of issues including employment law, litigation and claims.
• Foster strong relationships with leadership outside of Legal & Compliance to ensure consistent delivery of legal services with a focus on excellence and supporting the company’s strategic priorities.
• Required: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Required: Minimum 10 years of experience in an in-house legal department with a minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role in an in-house legal department for a financial services company. Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team of professionals.
• Required professional licensure or certification: Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate 

• Strategic Visioning: Uses market data and knowledge of business models to develop new strategies, connect goals to enterprise vision, and identify criteria to measure success.
• Engaging Hearts & Minds: Empowers teams to form partnerships and motivates them to succeed through collaboration and cohesion.
• Driving Success: Champions a result-oriented culture that views challenges as an opportunity to achieve greater growth by creating a compelling vision, implementing strategy-aligned goals, and executing with a sense of urgency.

Why join The Standard? 

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect: 

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• A supportive and responsive management approach.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Paid time off to volunteer.
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.
• Much more!

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Please note – the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$184,750.00 – $307,250.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.

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