Associate Counsel

Alliant Insurance Services

Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0">Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations. <br><b>More information is available on the company's website at:</b> www.alliant.com. <br> <br> SUMMARY <br>Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsels, the Associate Counsel will be responsible for advising Alliant corporate departments and business groups on a broad spectrum of legal matters and for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a diverse range of contracts and other forms, in addition to other general corporate and compliance matters. <br> <br> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br> <ul> <li>Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, equity documents, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, client agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements;</li> <li>Partners with multi-functional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance;</li> <li>Assists internal and external legal counsel with providing guidance on legal matters, and anticipates, mitigates, and advises on any potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third party relationships;</li> <li>Advises Alliant corporate departments and business groups on privacy laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact Alliant, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.</li> <li>Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests;</li> <li>Supports merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence;</li> <li>Reviews and revises internal legal policies, processes, and procedures;</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS <br>EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE <br>Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required <br>Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required <br>Experience in privacy and data protects laws and regulations (including U.S. State and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy laws) and best practices is preferred <br>Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts is preferred <br>Two (2) or more years’ related work experience <br> <br> SKILLS <br>Excellent verbal and written communication skills <br>Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives in order to help reach solutions <br>Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills <br>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues <br>Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including ability to multi-task on multiple high-priority projects <br>Good judgment, including good business judgment <br>Contract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not required <br>Proficient in Microsoft Office products <br> <br> #LI-AS1 <br>#REMOTE <br> <br> We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer. <br>For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the “Apply Now" button. <br>Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. <br>If you are applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call our Career Center at 1-877-901-9473 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. <br> <br> For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, click here.</div>
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Practice Areas
Corporate, Data Privacy
Specialties
Compliance/Regulatory, M&A
Experience
2+ years
Employer Type
In-House