Associate General Counsel II

About the role

The Associate General Counsel II job assists in protecting an organization's rights, obligations and privileges and its legal interests by providing legal direction to the organization and by ensuring the legal activities meet the current and future needs of the organization. This job provides legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, real estate, tax, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, corporate governance, ethics, etc.).

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we’re a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we’re not just another legacy financial services firm. We’re fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Responsibilities

• Protects the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Identifies, evaluates, and addresses issues of legal risk.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the company.
• Liaises with external legal counsel on complex legal issues.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required.
• 5+ years of work experience required; 7+ years preferred.
• Sedentary work physical requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial law drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, with significant experience in technology transactions (required).
• 7+ years of experience in