Job details
Job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
J.d(law degree) (required)
Full job description
Summary: columbian mutual life insurance company seeks an experienced attorney to join its legal department to provide day to day advice and counsel to a 139 year-old life insurance company providing preneed, term and whole life products to the middle marketDemonstrated ability to assess ambiguity and risk and counsel internal business clients’ daily needs is a must, along with strong business acumenWorking as part of a team, the 2vp, associate general counsel must understand and apply the law against current and future business goals and challenges of the organization and effectively deliver appropriate solution-oriented advice.
Major function: as a 2vp, general counsel, you will assist legal department management in providing legal counsel and advice to executive management, officers and employees with respect to all areas of the company to include, but not limited to: operations (claims, new business, it, customer service, actuarial, licensing, marketing and sales) drafting, reviewing and advising with respect to corporate documents and agreements, researching laws and regulations as assigned, and supervision of litigation and outside counselAlso responsible for supervising policy filing area of the company.
Responsibilities:
1Drive tasks to conclusions and execute effectively alongside knowledgeable and experienced internal clients.
2Operate both collaboratively and independently with and from department staff and internal clients.
3Strive to identify opportunities and solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal department’s interaction with the business and delivery of legal advice.
4Provide creative, proactive, customer-focused, solution-oriented advice to advance and protect business goals, risks and objectives.
5Adeptly balance and assess risk and ambiguity.
6Manage the operations of the policy filing department for forms development, regulatory compliance, state filings and implementation of new insurance products and maintenance of existing products.
7Manage the company’s compliance with all applicable state and federal privacy regulationsKeep stakeholders apprised of status of product development projects.
8Responsible to act in an ethical manner as described in the employees ethics and compliance program plan.
Job qualifications:
A juris doctor law degree from an accredited university.
Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (ny preferred, or ability to obtain ny licensure within 12 months.).
10 years of overall experience with a life insurance carrier or similar experience with a law firm.
Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
Proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Ability to perform well under pressure of multiple deadlines and environments
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Eoe/drug-free workplace
Job type: full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to friday
Supplemental pay:
Bonus pay
Covid-19 considerations:
Masks required except when in office; covid vaccines strongly suggested; additional cleaning and sanitation done regularly.
Experience:
Overall life insurance: 10 years (required)
License/certification:
J.d(law degree) (required)
License to practice law in at least one jurisdiction (required)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
