Brandon C.
Vice President and Managing Counsel @Protective Life
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President and Managing Counsel @Protective Life
As a senior legal leader within the Law Department, I provide strategic counsel across securities and insurance law, product development (Variable Annuity, RILAs, and Variable Universal Life), fund management, product distribution, operational issues, and compliance. I partner with senior management to navigate regulatory complexity, shape product strategy, and ensure operational integrity.Lead the end-to-end SEC registration process for variable annuity, RILA, Fixed Option MVA (Form N-4) and variable universal life (Form N-6)—coordinating cross-functional teams, negotiating directly with SEC counsel, and conducting any required legal research. I also oversee ancillary SEC filings including Rule 24F-2, N-CEN, N-VPFS, and and various Summary Prospectuses (497VPI and 497VPU).Externally, I represent the company in industry working groups. Internally, I translate regulatory developments into actionable guidance, helping teams align with evolving rules while advancing business goals.As a team leader, I manage a high-performing legal team across multiple time zones, balancing execution with mentorship. I design scalable workflows, prioritize initiatives, and foster a culture of precision, growth, and collaboration.
EDUCATION
Glendale Community College
Associate's Degree, General Studies
Southwestern Law School
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Southern California
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
ABOUT BRANDON C.
Insurance regulatory attorney with over 20 years in the financial services industry in both legal and non-legal capacities. Extensive experience providing legal guidance on SEC registration statements for variable annuities and variable universal life insurance, disclosure drafting, private placement insurance products, fixed insurance and annuities, advertising material review, fund agreements and other contracts, regulatory document production, printing, and delivery requirements. Law firm experience in securities litigation practice group and interned with FINRA during law school. Former registered representative providing retirement planning and financial advice.
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