Vice President and Chief Counsel - Corporate Law

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. 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

• 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.

$240,000 -$260,000

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

Critical Skills

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Reasonable Accommodations

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