Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Company Overview Northwestern Mutual is a FORTUNE 109 company with $41B in revenue that provides a wide range of financial services to free Americans from financial anxiety. As the leading provider of life insurance, we generate an impressive revenue of $40 billion and serve over 5 million customers. As a mutual company, Northwestern Mutual exists solely to serve its clients-delivering protection, financial strength, and product value through robust financial planning and solutions that include both risk and investment products. The Company has the highest financial strength ratings awarded to any life insurance company by all four major financial ratings agencies. Legal Organization Overview The Northwestern Mutual Law Department includes approximately 130 legal professionals, including 80 attorneys who represent a broad range of legal practices and educational backgrounds. The Department is also supported by highly skilled paralegals and research and administrative professionals who play an integral role in our operations. We are proud of our collegial, collaborative culture and our commitment to valuing one another as people and professionals. The Northwestern Mutual Law Department provides legal services across most disciplines primarily in-house, engaging outside counsel on a limited, strategic basis. The Department is organized into nine practice teams: Litigation • Distribution • Digital and Enterprise Operations • Insurance Products and Operations • Investment Products and Advisory Services • Corporate • Enterprise Governance • Private Securities Investments; and Real Estate Investments. Our attorneys partner closely with business leaders to understand objectives, anticipate risk, and deliver practical, timely guidance that supports the Company's strategy. Role Overview The Litigation Team within Northwestern Mutual's Law Department represents the Company in all litigation filed against or