Attorney - Financial Services

COUNTRY Financial®; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to counsel the Illinois Farm Bureau and affiliates on governance, regulation, and compliance. You will provide broad legal services across corporate matters, employment, contracts, and transactional issues in a collaborative environment.

The role offers cross-practice opportunities, including litigation support and risk management, with a base pay range of $100,800–$138,600, plus eligibility for an incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the United States and able to obtain Illinois bar within a year.
• 2+ years of relevant experience together with related education and training.
• Current with continuing legal education requirements set by licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises the Illinois Farm Bureau and affiliates on governance, regulation, and compliance.
• Provides legal analysis on contracts, employment, and transactions affecting the organization.
• Supports litigation and risk management initiatives.

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About The Role

Counsels and advises the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and its affiliated companies on all matters of legal concern, including but not limited to corporate governance, general corporate matters, regulation and compliance, commercial transactions, employment, and litigation.

How does this role make an impact?

• Provides wide range of legal service, involving independent planning, research, investigation, development of legal advice and review of corporate materials which are of substantial importance to the status and operation of Illinois Agricultural Association and Affiliated Companies. - Attorneys may be asked to concentrate in one or more specific areas, with opportunities for cross-practice experience on various projects, including, but not limited to, Agriculture, Banking and Securities, Contracts, Insurance and Regulatory, Corporate Governance, E-Commerce, E-Discovery, Employment and Employee Benefits, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate and Mortgages, Tax and Transactional.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training. - Licensed to practice law in the United States and ability to obtain bar admittance in Illinois (full or in-house) within a year. - Current with continuing legal education requirements set by applicable licensing body.

Base Pay Range

$100,800-$138,600

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.