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Attorney - ERISA, Benefits, & PRT

Securian Financial Group

(Remote / Saint Paul MN / Hybrid)

Join Securian’s Law Department as a trusted legal advisor to support our Institutional Retirement Services Division (Retirement Division), where your expertise will shape the future of retirement solutions and pension risk transfer. As a member of our Law Department, you’ll partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders, and external representatives to guide complex negotiations and deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do:

As a Pension Risk Transfer Attorney, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Retirement Division by:

• Providing trusted legal counsel on qualified retirement plans, ERISA, group annuities, and other pension-related services.
• Negotiating high-impact transactions with plan sponsors and their representatives, preparing and reviewing contract and RFP documentation, and ensuring seamless communication with internal and executive stakeholders.
• Shaping the future of retirement solutions by advising on new product development, particularly within the PRT and retirement income markets.
• Staying ahead of industry trends by monitoring evolving regulations, litigation, and documentation standards, and translating them into actionable guidance for the business.
• Partnering across the enterprise to address both legal and strategic issues, supporting growth initiatives, and exploring innovative options for the Retirement Division and PRT business.
• Growing leadership opportunities with the potential to expand into management responsibilities as the role evolves.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Minnesota law license (or ability to obtain one within six months of hire).
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, including ERISA and qualified retirement plan expertise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear, practical way.
• A motivated, resourceful, and entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines and navigating ambiguity with confidence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pension Risk Transfer transactions or pension plan matters.
• Knowledge of insurance law, group annuities, and/or pensions.
• Background in ERISA compliance.
   

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Securian Financial, we encourage you to apply!

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