As Counsel, you will provide legal advice relating to the taxation of life insurance and other financial products according to internal law department needs and, to the needs of certain in-house constituents. The Counsel will assist in providing legal advice to Transamerica’s business units regarding the tax implication of the ongoing administration, servicing and management of life insurance products.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school, LLM a plus
- Two years of relevant legal experience
- Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state
- Ability to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast paced environment
- Ability to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice
- Comfortable in a rapidly changing corporate environment
- Solid understanding of life insurance taxation, specifically, IRC Code Section 7702 and other related sections and regulations
- Ability to analyze IRS guidance and advise the Company regarding impacts of new or pending legislation
- Focuses on creating an environment of honesty, inclusion and respect for others, is open to and champions differing ideas and perspectives, and collaborates in a fully inclusive manner
- Understanding of the tax impact of our various financial products on individuals, trusts, estates, and entities
- Understanding of information reporting and withholding requirements related to our products
- Proficient using MS Office
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
