Senior Counsel - Financial Risk Solutions Legal

Nationwide Insurance; Teletrabalho; BRL 782.000 - 1.308.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company is seeking a Senior Counsel in Brazil to provide expert legal advice on complex matters. The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of legal experience and be responsible for identifying potential legal risks and developing recommendations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. Benefits include comprehensive health packages and a competitive salary structure.

Serviços

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid pension plan

Qualificações

• 15+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Considered a subject matter authority in areas of legal expertise.
• Sound business acuity related to business goals.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advice on highly complex legal matters to senior leaders.
• Assess potential legal risks and create mitigation recommendations.
• Interacts with senior leaders on legal matters.

Conhecimentos

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytical ability to interpret statutes and regulations

Ability to lead cross-functional projects

Supervisory skills

Decision-making ability

Formação académica

J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school

Fully licensed attorney in accordance with OCLO policy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description Summary

Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the legal education, skills and expertise needed to provide outstanding service, advice, and counsel, we want to hear from you!

As Senior Counsel, you'll independently provide expert advice and counsel on highly complex legal matters to senior-level leaders. We'll count on you to create valuable risk management recommendations by actively identifying and logically assessing potential legal risks in ambiguous, unique and/or the most complex business situations which have the greatest potential for significant impact to the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides the highest level of subject matter expertise for legal specialties on significant, high-risk, or highly complex legal matters. Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.
• Identifies and logically assesses potential legal risks. Creates risk management/mitigation recommendations using sound risk assessment information to further achievement of business objectives. Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations.
• Regularly interacts with senior leaders in Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) or the company on legal matters within area(s) of legal expertise. Has input into or influence on company decision-making.
• Creates practical and effective solutions to the most complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems; has significant interaction with persons outside of the company.
• Takes the lead role in matters that are highly complex, strategic, or sensitive in nature. Understands the business partner's position and needs.
• Keeps senior leaders and appropriate management of company informed of case law and new legislation, as appropriate. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes. Delivers difficult messages or news, and challenges business partners when necessary; responds to challenges to advice and counsel directly and effectively.
• Brings a broad network of established relationships, both internal and external, to the organization, particularly in recognized areas of subject matter expertise.
• Works independently and may lead teams to resolve highly complex legal and organizational issues.
• Makes recommendations about and ensures compliance with approved outside counsel budget.
• Hires and develops talent, provides consistent coaching and feedback.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Managing Counsel; may lead a team of Legal professionals.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education: J.D. from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

License/Certification/Designation: Fully licensed attorney in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing, with continuous legal education requirements met in all practice states.

Experience: Typically 15 or more years of relevant legal experience. May have management experience. Considered a subject matter authority within his or her areas of legal expertise. Sound business acuity and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for contacts interacting with all levels within OCLO and with business partners. Analytical ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts. Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations. Ability to lead cross-functional projects. Ability to lead, initiate, organize and coordinate highly complex projects and/or cases. Takes the lead role in negotiations that are complex, strategic, or sensitive in nature. Supervisory skills useful. Significant professional and/or civic involvement.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

Location Statement

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states. #legal Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company-issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf.

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Salary Range

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000 : $149,000.00-$279,000.00 The expected starting salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000 : $149,000.00 - $249,000.00.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 02/27/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.