Vice President and Chief Counsel -- Corporate Law

*****Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.*****We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.****Apply Now****The Vice President, Chief Counsel – Corporate Law will provide a broad range of corporate legal advice to the enterprise on periodic reporting, transactional, executive compensation, financing, regulatory, and governance matters. The ideal candidate will also have flexibility and a willingness to support a variety of other corporate legal needs as they arise. We are seeking a high-performing individual who has experience with the full range of corporate legal matters associated with a public company, whether through a large, national law firm or in-house practice. This position will be based in New York, NY, Windsor, CT, Minneapolis, MN, or Atlanta, GA.**Job Responsibilities*** Support SEC and other regulatory reporting for Voya’s public holding company and insurance companies, including SEC Exchange Act filings* Support the Strategy team in merger and acquisition transactions* Support the Treasury team in various types of financing transactions* Support the Executive Compensation team* Act as a trusted adviser to various enterprise functions, including Treasury, Executive Compensation, Strategy, Financial Planning and Analysis, Governance, Risk, Investor Relations and other teams* Provide support and guidance, as needed, to Voya’s corporate governance team on corporate governance matters, both at the parent and the insurance company level* Other responsibilities or projects as the role may evolve**Skills and Competencies**Voya’s law and compliance professionals aspire, individually and collectively, to actively participate in Voya’s growth strategy as trusted advisers to the business and enablers of growth, with a focus on customer-centric innovation and consistent execution. We seek like-minded professionals with the following demonstrated skills and competencies:* Proactive and practical attitude* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Curiosity about our business and industry* Agile and creative approach to problem solving* Collaborative team player* Facility with an array of technology tools, including appropriate use of artificial intelligence* Growth mindset and ability to gain new areas of expertise**Knowledge & Experience*** Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school;* Member of the bar in good standing in at least one jurisdiction;* 6-12 years of experience with a broad range of corporate law matters, either in a large, national law firm or in-house setting;* Demonstrated knowledge of the federal securities laws;* Experience in financial and merger and acquisition transactional matters;* Strong relationship management skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and to work either independently or as a team member; and* Reliable, self-starter, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.****Compensation Pay Disclosure:****Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.$232,400 - $290,500 USD****Be Well. Stay Well.****Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.****What We Offer***** Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans* 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)* Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)* Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year* Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.* Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year*Learn more about*****Critical Skills****At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:* ****Customer Focused**:** Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.* ****Critical Thinking**:** Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.* ****Team Mentality**:** Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.* ****Business Acumen**:** Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.* ****Learning Agility**:** Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.*Learn more about*****Equal Employment Opportunity*****Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.*****Reasonable Accommodations*****Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference* *.*### **Voya Financial**, Inc., is a leading retirement, employee benefits and investment management company. Voya’s services and solutions help clear the path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life for approximately 15.7 million individual, workplace and institutional clients. Certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute, Voya fosters a culture that values customer centricity, integrity, accountability, #J-18808-Ljbffr Voya Financial, Inc.