Attorney - Financial Services

IAA Illinois Agricultural Association; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced Counsel to advise the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliated companies on governance, corporate matters, regulation, and transactions. The role supports employment, litigation, and various cross‑practice projects across Agriculture, Banking, Insurance, and Real Estate, among others.

The position requires a US law license with Illinois bar eligibility within a year and ongoing CLE.

Qualifications

• 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 admission in Illinois within a year.
• Current with continuing legal education requirements set by applicable licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and advises on governance, corporate matters, regulation and compliance, commercial transactions, employment, and litigation.
• Concentrations in areas such as Agriculture, Banking and Securities, Contracts, Insurance and Regulatory, Corporate Governance, E-Commerce, Employment and Employee Benefits, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Real Estate and Mortgages, Tax and Transactional.
• Provide a wide range of legal services and develop legal advice for Illinois Agricultural Association and affiliated companies.

Skills

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Employment law

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
• Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

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.

COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and offers hybrid, onsite and remote opportunities. If you’re based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits and make investments that help you achieve your professional goals:

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
• Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

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