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The Equitable Law Department's Mission is to Serve as Equitable's trusted counsel empowering Equitable to pursue its noble purpose by upholding the highest standards, forging collaborative relationships and delivering creative solutions.

At Equitable we have reimagined how we want to work and are guided by principles of inclusivity, flexibility, and connection. Come join the Legal team and enjoy working for a leading financial company with an amazing and diverse culture! We offer a flexible hybrid office / remote work environment, and this position will be based in either our New York, NY or Charlotte, NC office.

Equitable is currently looking to hire an insurance product tax attorney within the Insurance Products Practice Group, which is a part of Equitable's Legal and Compliance organization. The role includes providing tax advice to Equitable's retirement product business areas related to its annuity and life insurance product offerings. Additionally, this role will provide advice related to tax issues resulting from the administration of the company's products.

If you are ready for this exciting challenge, don't hesitate and apply today!

Key Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

As a key member of the team your responsibilities would include :

• Counsel in connection with various federal income and estate tax law and compliance matters that may arise concerning the design, sale (or exchange of) and administration of variable insurance products, including the review and revision of variable insurance product disclosures and related point-of-sale materials.
• Provide education and advice to product, sales, and service teams in connection with qualified and nonqualified plan tax law and compliance.
• Provide legal support in connection with annuity and life insurance product development, administration and implementation.
• Advise on existing and new statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Provide general corporate tax advice in connection with the company's payroll, benefit taxation, information reporting and withholding, and other tax matters as assigned.

Location and In Office Schedule : We offer a flexible hybrid office / remote work environment where the team member is in the office 2-3 days per week, and this position will be based in either our New York, NY or Charlotte, NC office.

The total targeted compensation range for this position is $213,000 - $260,000. Total compensation varies based on skills, experience, geographical location and other factors.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits

Equitable Total Rewards Program

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understand the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high-level of precision.

Effective Communication : Understand effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities : Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

About Equitable

At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE : Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

Primary Location

UNITED STATES-NY-New York

Other Locations

UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

Organization

Equitable

Schedule

Full-time

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

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