Counsel/Assistant General Counsel

WTW; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Counsel/Assistant General Counsel to provide legal guidance primarily for the Benefits Delivery and Outsourcing businesses. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex contractual agreements, advising on legal risks, and collaborating closely with various internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law and relevant experience in the benefits or insurance sectors, capable of thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong contracting background and ability to provide legal advice.
• Experience in employee benefits, health insurance, or financial industries is preferred.
• Five to ten years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various corporate and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on business initiatives and assess legal risks effectively.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Client service focus

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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We are seeking a business and contract lawyer to join the WTW legal team. The candidate will provide general legal advice and contracting support, primarily to the Benefits Delivery and Outsourcing businesses within WTW. The candidate should be able to advise business leaders on risks, provide legal support to new and changing business initiatives, and independently handle all manner of contracts, including complicated and non-standard contracts, in an efficient and business-friendly manner. The role is expected to work closely with other lawyers in the Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing (BDO) legal group and to report to the Assistant General Counsel for BD&O.

Candidates must have a strong contracting background. The preferred candidate may also have knowledge and experience in the employee benefits, health insurance, or financial industries. More specifically, knowledge of ERISA, Medicare, banking, insurance and/or privacy laws and regulations would be helpful. The candidate must be comfortable working directly with cross-functional internal business teams and external parties to handle complicated commercial contracts, as well as a variety of other corporate and commercial matters. The candidate must be effective in providing necessary advice and counseling internal clients in a solutions-oriented, commercial-friendly way. The successful candidate is preferred to work in a hybrid remote-office environment located in Arlington, VA, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, or Nashville, TN but exceptional candidates in other US locations will be considered for a remote work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate numerous standard and complex corporate and commercial agreements, including services agreements, insurance agreements, benefits administration agreements, business associate agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Provide legal advice on new and evolving business initiatives.
• Rapidly assess potential legal risks, benefits and consequences of decisions, present alternatives and propose solutions to achieve business objectives while skillfully managing legal and practical business considerations.
• Provide daily contract support and lead coordination and partnership with cross functional teams (sales, client management, IT, strategy, marketing, HR, finance, etc.) to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Negotiate with other parties and leverage strong organizational and task efficiency skills to help the team meet contract targets and deadlines.
• Provide advice across the BD&O business segments on legal and regulatory issues related to corporate and commercial matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD from an accredited institution; admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one state.
• Five to ten years of relevant experience; prior in-house experience a plus but not required.
• Employee benefits, Medicare, health insurance, financial, privacy and/or regulatory background preferred.
• Strong legal contracting background.
• Excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to think strategically and give timely, effective, and practical general corporate and commercial legal advice.
• Client service focus and the ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines and manage many projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, including in work-from-home environments.
• Ability to work and communicate with colleagues and business clients in a professional, ethical, and positive manner as a team player.
• Strong attention to detail, along with excellent analytic, legal drafting and oral and written communication skills.

“This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.”

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $160,000.00 to $170,000.00. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Willis Towers Watson may be subject to mandatory employment-related COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Therefore, to the extent any such mandates apply, you may be required to certify and provide documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19 if you are hired in the U.S. If you accept an offer from WTW and are subject to a mandate but are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated because of medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, you may request a medical or religious accommodation. If you require an accommodation, the Company will evaluate your request and work with you to identify reasonable alternatives to vaccination, if available.

WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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