Associate Counsel (Remote)

Alliant Insurance Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is seeking a licensed attorney to advise Alliant's employee benefits business group on a broad range of legal issues and to review various contracts and forms, including master services, vendor, data privacy, and confidentiality agreements.

You will provide practical, business-focused guidance to stakeholders, collaborate with IT, risk, sales, HR, and other teams on contract review and compliance, and help maintain internal policies and training materials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required.
• Two (2) or more years of related work experience.
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in privacy and data protection laws and regulations (including GDPR) and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, data privacy agreements, confidentiality agreements, referral agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial transactional agreements.
• Provides business-centric and practical advice on legal issues and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborates with business units to understand key commercial requirements in contracts and legal projects.
• Builds business relationships with, and gains the trust of, internal clients and stakeholders.
• Partners with cross-functional corporate teams, including IT, risk management, accounting, sales, operations, marketing, and human resources, on contract review, legal compliance, and company policies.
• Advises Alliant corporate departments and business groups on privacy and security laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact Alliant, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains internal legal policies, processes, playbooks, checklists, self-service tools, trainings, and templates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (State/DC)

2+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available at www.alliant.com.

Summary

Responsible for advising Alliant's employee benefits business group on a broad range of legal issues and reviewing a variety of contracts and other forms, in addition to other licensing and legal matters.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, data privacy agreements, confidentiality agreements, referral agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial transactional agreements.
• Provides business-centric and practical advice on legal issues and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Collaborates with business units to understand key commercial requirements in contracts and legal projects.
• Builds business relationships with, and gains the trust of, internal clients and stakeholders.
• Partners with cross-functional corporate teams, including IT, risk management, accounting, sales, operations, marketing, and human resources, on contract review, legal compliance, and company policies.
• Advises Alliant corporate departments and business groups on privacy and security laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact Alliant, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains internal legal policies, processes, playbooks, checklists, self-service tools, trainings, and templates.
• Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws wherein the Company operates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
• Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required
• Two (2) or more years of related work experience
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts
• Two (2) or more years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts (preference for experience with complex commercial agreements, data privacy agreements, go-to-market agreements, or enterprise technology agreements)
• Experience in privacy and data protection laws and regulations (including U.S. State and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy laws) and best practices.
• Experience providing creative, business-friendly solutions to solve issues as part of complex negotiations.
• Experience in another applicable specialist area of law (healthcare, SEC regulatory, insurance, or data privacy)

Skills

• Skilled in implementing legal processes and translating legal advice into actionable guidance for business teams
• Strong issue spotting skills: proven ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently
• Outstanding legal and business judgment, capable of making decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management 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 ability to multitask on multiple high-priority projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn contract management software

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits