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Lead Legal Operations Specialist

Transamerica
$96,000 - $110,000/ year
Posted Oct 31
Full Time
Remote

Job Family

Legal Support

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

   

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com. 

Job Description Summary

Provide dedicated support to the Legal, Compliance and Ethics (LCE) department through a broad range of legal operational tasks related to processes, business activities, technology, and people. With an eye toward process improvement, identify, implement, and maintain innovative processes and systems to improve the efficiency and qualify of LCE’s services and maximize the team’s ability to grow and protect the Company.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the 12 core competencies of Legal Operations: Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Vendor Management, Cross Functional Alignment, Technology & Process Support, Service Delivery & Alternative Support Models, Organizational Design & Support Management, Communications, Data Analytics, Litigation Support & IP Management, Knowledge Management, Information Governance and Records Management.Work independently; expected to determine how to accomplish work assignments. Exercise independent judgment and initiative and provide guidance to others. Lead and manages multiple legal operations core competencies. May supervise others.Examples of work: Create and provides analysis with reporting and process improvements, follow pre-existing procedures as well as recommend and implement improvements with matters of increased complexity; utilize systems to conduct research.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent education/experienceSeven years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or comparable experienceExperience using legal technologyStrong technical aptitude and attention to detailCommunication skills for daily contact with department staff and internal and external customers, including senior leadersAbility to work under pressure of deadlinesKnowledge and experience with core legal systems such as matter management, e-Billing, document management and knowledge managementProcess improvement experienceProficiency using MS Office tools; SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management experience

Working Conditions:

Office environment: hybrid or remote location

Compensation:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $96,000 - $110,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Bonus Eligibility:

This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request

Worried about not having every single qualification listed? It’s okay. If it’s a role you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply. Employees who enjoy their jobs are one of our favorite things.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan 401k MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition ReimbursementDisability InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee DiscountsCareer Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

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 AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramCollege Coach ProgramBack-Up Care ProgramPTO for Volunteer HoursEmployee Matching Gifts ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsInclusion and Diversity ProgramsEmployee Recognition ProgramReferral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity 

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

  

Giving Back 

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.   

Transamerica’s Parent Company 

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.  

As of December 31, 2023