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Job summary
The senior associate counsel provides legal support to the insurance operations group and business clients, which includes collaborating with other areas of the law and regulation departmentConducts and analyzes legal researchConducts initial attorney review and assessment, prepares summaries, and reviews/ revises business proposals regarding initiatives, processes` and programsDrafts and reviews communications and agreementsAssists with projects and handles some matters to conclusionProvides counsel to business clients on day to day moderately complex issuesMonitors and reviews new laws, regulations, and case law; identifies and summarizes relevant issues; under the supervision of a more senior attorney proactively provides advice and counsel to business unit clients on the impact of new laws on allstate’s business.
Key responsibilities
Specific responsibilities: the following responsibilities are specific to the senior associate counsel in insurance operations law
Insurance operations senior associate counsel should have the following knowledge and/or propensity to learn related to general product and business advice and counseling, litigation / dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property (trademarks & copyrights) including but not limited to:
Fundamental knowledge of contracts, insurance products, distribution systems, claims processes, marketing, and worker classification issues
Fundamental knowledge of the political nature of the regulatory environment and the litigious nature of insurance
Familiarity with federal trade commission, the telephone consumer protection act, and the national advertising division advertising standards
Common responsibilities: the following responsibilities are common to the law and regulation department for senior associate counsel
Legal advice and counseling:
Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; collaborate with paralegals and/or other attorneys in due diligence
Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, cases, and other legal authority
Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; collaborate with other areas of law and regulation; proactively provide advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business
Partner with business units and provide legal advice related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
Drafting and negotiation:
Draft, review and / or negotiate basic matters and agreements
Draft and / or review routine correspondence and communications
Review and revise business cases and supporting documentation
Business knowledge and acumen:
Gather facts from client to understand goals and objectives client intends to achieve from intended action
Partner with business colleagues to develop and implement change
Determine if/how business processes / practices need to be modified and work with client to implement change
Determine extent of other areas of responsibility (aor) involvement; inform other area of responsibility (aor`s) that may be impacted; elevate the issue if necessary
Recommend and obtain appropriate approval for resolution, if warranted
Collaborate and align regarding strategy determination, action planning, and communication with client, business units, and other areas of law and regulation, as appropriate
Project management:
Manage moderately complex projects including development of meeting materials and coordination with senior management
Provide project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within law and regulation and with business clients, as appropriate
Knowledge/skills/abilities/experience
Core competencies:
Skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas: legal knowledge, with a customer-centric focus, strategic thinker, sound and practical business judgment, analytical skills with interest in embracing technology and data, excellent written/verbal communication, works well in a collaborative team environment, adaptable, strong relationship building skills, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others (inside and outside the company), coaching and development, self developmentability to organize, prioritize, and manage deadlines, and productivity
Other requisites:
Possesses a juris doctorate and a license to practice law in state of practice (and/or other states as required)
3+ years’ experience in law firm, regulatory agency, and/or in-house legal department
Computer skills, including ms office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed
Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
Practices with strong ethics and integrity
Ability to work in a `remote` work environment
Compensation data
The minimum starting salary range for the position starts at $81,900 to a maximum of $148,600 (commensurate with experience)
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
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As a fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginningOur total rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k)Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life - including a generous paid time off policyFor a full description of allstate’s benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/
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