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Senior Associate Counsel - Insurance Operations Law

Employer
Allstate Insurance Company
Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jul 17, 2019

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Category
Legal / Compliance, Operations
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Where good people build rewarding careers.

Think that working in the insurance field cant be exciting, rewarding and challenging? Think again. Youll help us reinvent protection and retirement to improve customers lives. Well help you make an impact with our training and mentoring offerings. Here, youll have the opportunity to expand and apply your skills in ways you never thought possible. And youll have fun doing it. Join a company of individuals with hopes, plans and passions, all using and developing our talents for good, at work and in life.

Job Description

Advice and Counseling:

  • Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; collaborate with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys in due diligence
  • Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues
  • Monitor and review new laws, regulations, and case law; identify and summarize relevant issues; Collaborate with other areas of L&R department; Proactively provide advice and counsel to business unit on the impact of new laws on business
  • Provide advice and/or legal approval related to company documents, policy, practices, and procedures
  • Support Law & Regulation Department senior management on high level issues

Key Responsibilities

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:

  • Respond to customer inquiries
  • Gather facts from business partners to understand goals and objectives they intend to achieve from intended action
  • Work with business colleagues to develop and implement change
  • Determine if/how business processes / practices need to be modified and work with business partners to implement change
  • Determine extent of other areas of responsibility OR involvement; Inform other areas of responsibility 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 business partners, business units, and other areas of Law & Regulation, as appropriate

Key Responsibilities (Cont'd)

Project Management:

  • Manage moderately-complex projects including development of meeting materials, and coordination with mid-level business management and occasional exposure/interaction with senior level business management
  • Provide project management, coordination, and collaboration between legal teams within L&R and with business partners, as appropriate


Management of Outside Counsel:

  • Perform bill/file reviews and perform budget oversight
  • Evaluate and recommend if outside counsel should be retained
  • Retain, supervise, manage, and coordinate work with outside counsel, if applicable

Interpersonal/Communication:

  • Participate in meetings with Law & Regulation Department senior management
  • Interact with mid-level business management, with occasional exposure to senior level business management
  • Participate in relevant external industry groups

Job Qualifications

  • Location: This position can be located in either Irving, TX; Charlotte, NC OR Northbrook, IL
  • Skills/abilities/experiences in the following areas: legal knowledge, business knowledge, issue management, analytical skills, influencing others (inside and outside the company), coaching and development, self-development, and productivity
  • Possesses a juris doctorate and a license within state of practice required
  • 3-5 years related experience
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including MS Office suite, used in or related to the tasks performed
  • Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Demonstrates ethics and integrity

    Other Skills:
  • Budget management skills
  • Strong project management skills and law firm/vendor management experience
  • Able to interact with all levels of personnel

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.

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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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Company

COMPANY INFORMATION The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life's uncertainties with more than 113 million proprietary policies. Allstate offers a broad array of protection products through multiple brands and diverse distribution channels, including auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass, SquareTrade and Answer Financial brands. Allstate is widely known from the slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal lines property and casualty insurer in America. Allstate was founded in 1931 and became a publicly traded company in 1993. In 2023, Allstate was number 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies in America. WHAT WE DO We’re more than insurance agents and claims representatives. We’re individuals with hopes, plans and passions. The biggest of which is helping people live smarter, safer lives. Doing so means continuing to re-imagine how we do what we do, the impact we can make on the world, ways we can each succeed in our own careers and actions we can take as a company that are good for all. To do that, we need all kinds of people – including lawyers, accountants, building engineers, project managers, marketing professionals, human resource specialists and so many more. WHO WE ARE – INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY    We hold each other accountable to encourage and embrace our collective differences. It’s our individual characteristics, values and beliefs, along with backgrounds and experiences that give us fresh perspective and purpose. We work harder, meet customer needs more effectively, share better, and identify more innovative ideas when we are accepted for who we are by the world around us. Our success comes from a chorus of many different voices. At Allstate, every voice counts.​ In our stand against racism, we’ve been making changes within Allstate. We’ve been listening, learning and engaging in change. We are focused on improving equity for all. Allstate is committed to long-term change not only in the way we conduct our business, but also for our employees. There’s a dynamic environment waiting for you here. You’ll find people with similar interests, as well as the many who’ll help expand your horizons. We believe in the power of connections. That’s why Allstate promotes diversity through a robust network of employee resource groups. It helps connect us all and supports our unique talents. Here are some of the available resource groups that actively support our employees: Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations African American Working Network Allstate Asian American Network Allstate Foster and Adoption Network Allstate PRIDE Allstate Veterans Engagement Team and Supporters Allstate Women’s Information Network Entrepreneurs at Allstate Families at Allstate Matter Native American Peoples at Allstate Professional Latino Allstate Network Young Professionals Organization WHY JOIN OUR COMPANY Allstate has been protecting people from life's uncertainties since 1931. We continuously develop and improve products and services so our customers can live well protected. For employees, we offer an environment that fosters innovative thinking and collaboration - where you'll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do.  Our Benefits Allstate is dedicated to helping employees live happier and healthier lives. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, 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 policy.  Growth and Development We support your desire to grow and provide opportunities to learn, explore new horizons, and follow your passion in a meaningful career. From access to hundreds of learning opportunities to in-house networking and rotational work experiences, Allstate is a place where you can forge your own path and expand your personal and professional potential. 
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