Description:
At An Insurance Company, our major competitive advantage is our people. As we continue to scale the business, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who will support all aspects of the business. In this role you will be responsible for handling a wide range of matters with a business focused, practical approach and the ability to simplify complex legal issues.This role will report to the US General Counsel and be a thought leader and business advisor supporting commercial, tech, product, marketing and other areas of the business. In addition to providing subject matter expertise and collaborating with stakeholders across the business, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Handle a wide range of legal issues, including drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, advising on employment matters, and working on intellectual property, privacy and other corporate matters
- Develop and maintain corporate policies and work on legal and compliance projects as needed
- Research and provide expert, ethical and pragmatic advice on legal and regulatory issues
- Comfortable managing disputes and litigation
- Manage relationships with outside counsel and assist cross-functional work streams and internal departments
- Monitor, research and analyze existing law and changes in laws and/or statutes and regulations to evaluate and assess impact on the company and assist in developing necessary policy or process changes
- Assist with employee training and education on legal and compliance matters
- Support the General Counsel as needed
Required Skills:
- J.D. from accredited law school
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing with at least one state bar
- 5-7 years of relevant experience working on a wide variety of matters
- Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Work in the insurance industry preferred but not required
- Ability to provide practical guidance and advice on key issues
- Proactive, assertive and capable of handling and prioritizing multiple tasksExcellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professional and personal integrity
- Ability to be creative and practical with a focus on innovation in a highly regulated industry
- Dynamic communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build strong cross functional relationships
- Desire to tackle a broad range of issues with a high level of personal integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow
- Ability to explain legal issues clearly, concisely and persuasively.
