[Remote] VP, Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) is a Fortune 200 company focused on life- and health-related solutions. The VP, Securities Counsel & Assistant Secretary will provide expert counsel on securities law compliance and corporate governance matters, managing board governance and ensuring compliance with federal securities regulations. Responsibilities • Accountable for collaborating and communicating with legal and business colleagues to perform highly complex assignments and resolve unusual or challenging legal issues. • Serve as assistant corporate secretary for the public company and regulated and unregulated subsidiaries, including organizing board and committee meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and resolutions, and maintaining corporate records. • Support board governance, including director onboarding, meeting preparation, compliance with applicable listing standards and regulatory requirements, and effective governance best practices. • Advise on public company securities law matters, including Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance, SEC filings, disclosure obligations, and related policies. • Prepare, review, and file periodic and current reports (e.g., Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), proxy statements, registration statements, and other SEC documents. • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including board members, auditors, regulators, and outside counsel) on securities and governance matters. • Apply seasoned expertise, knowledge, and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives. • Manage legal research and analysis of highly complex, unusual or challenging legal issues and questions using appropriate resources. • Other legal and management matters and projects as assigned. Skills • Law Degree (JD): from accredited law school • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS): from accredited university or college • 12+ Years: experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function • Experience advising public companies on corporate governance, securities law compliance, and SEC reporting • Business, finance or accounting degree or experience; working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices • Licensed to practice law in relevant legal jurisdiction • Deep and broad expertise in legal profession, with significant specialized knowledge of relevant jurisdiction laws and regulations • Ability to manage (or learn and acquire the skills to manage) attorneys and other legal professionals, individually or as a team • Deep experience, expertise and knowledge of securities law and corporate governance terminology and methods, and business and financial knowledge • Highly experienced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions • Highly experienced client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service • Highly experienced skills and expertise with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication • Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts • Serve internal and external stakeholders and provide legal advice at a level commensurate to a mid-level, experienced partner in a law firm • Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail • Experienced and seasoned time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines • Expert ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload to deliver results on a timely basis Benefits • Annual bonus plan • Long-term equity incentive plan • Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits Company Overview • Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.rgare.com.