Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel, 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, client agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
- Partners with multiโfunctional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance.
- 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 thirdโparty relationships.
- 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.
- Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests.
- Supports merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence.
- Reviews and revises internal legal policies, processes, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education / Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABAโaccredited law school is required.
- Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required.
- Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts is preferred.
- Two (2) or more yearsโ related work experience.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, businessโoriented manner to nonโlawyer company representatives to help reach solutions.
- Advanced analytical, problemโsolving, and timeโmanagement skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including the ability to multitask on multiple highโpriority projects.
- Good judgment, including good business judgment.
- Contract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
Alliant provides a competitive financial package and comprehensive employee programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
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