Assistant Vice President, Associate Counsel

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM SUMMARY The Associate Counsel will support the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsels in providing legal counsel to Prosperity Life Group and its affiliated companies, including various life and annuity underwriting companies (together, “the Company”). Responsibilities include providing legal advice to the executive management team and business units and advancing the interests of the Company and its operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Reviewing, drafting and providing legal advice with respect to third-party vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements. and other legal documents or communications as requested by the business areas. Identifying areas to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the contract review process through template development and review, contractual term knowledge library, and use of AI and other technological tools. Providing advice with respect to legal requirements applicable to the Company’s business, including privacy and cybersecurity. Assisting with threatened or pending litigation matters. Proactively engaging in the business processes of the Company to anticipate needs and risks and working with specific business areas to manage the same. Providing legal support and assistance to the Director, Legal Services & Operations, in responding to legal questions posed by the policyowner services, claims, licensing and commissions, and new business teams. Supporting the Compliance team as to legal interpretations of regulatory requirements. Conducting legal research as may be required to perform functions. Preparing legal memoranda summarizing state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements and application of the same. Handling other special projects and duties as may be requested. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Juris Doctor is required from an ABA accredited law school. Minimum of 5 years in the practice of law. Must have some direct experience in the life or annuity insurance industry. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be a self-starter, capable of engaging internal clients, understanding their business issues and concerns, and delivering quality legal advice and consultation in a timely fashion. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with professionals from multiple disciplines. Must be a problem solver who can collaborate with others in proactively addressing legal questions and risks. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and instructions. COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. Ability to produce effective correspondence and written analysis regarding complex issues. Ability to make effective and persuasive oral and written presentations on controversial or complex topics. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, comm1ss1ons, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. COMPETENCIES Learning and applying new skills, using technology to increase productivity, implementing changes to improve performance, adapting to changes in the work environment, and supporting the achievement of team, department, and company goals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to use non-verbal symbolism such as formulas, equations, and graphs to determine solutions to problems requiring extensive interpretation of potential outcomes. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS License to practice law in applicable state, depending on location. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.