In-House Technology Counsel

State Farm; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) contributions

Job summary

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company seeks a Counsel to advise on technology transactions and vendor contracts. The role is based at our Bloomington, Illinois headquarters and is classified as hybrid, with significant time in the Bloomington office.

The attorney will draft and negotiate technology agreements, including AI services and cloud offerings, and provide strategic risk counseling across business units.

Qualifications

• Must have a Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active law license to practice law in at least one state with ability to obtain IL license.
• If not licensed in IL, obtain in-house limited IL license within 90 days and pursue licensure.
• 3+ years of transactional experience, preferably in technology.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality legal advice and collaborative work.
• Experience drafting/negotiating technology agreements preferred.
• Experience with highly regulated industries or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal issues related to technology transactions, including vendor contracts, privacy, data security, data licensing, and IP ownership/licensing.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of technology agreements including generative AI services, SaaS, PaaS, technology consulting, staff augmentation, and outsourcing.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business areas, counseling on business and legal risk related to vendor relationships.

Skills

Lawyerly judgment

Negotiation

Client counseling

Risk management

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

ABA approved law degree

Active law license in at least one state

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is a leading property and casualty insurance company in the United States. Our mission is to help more people, in more ways, forever. State Farm has always taken a future-forward approach to developing products and solutions to meet our ever-changing needs. To facilitate this, State Farm has an exciting opportunity to join the Law Department in our Corporate Counseling & Transactions Unit (CC&T) to advise on a variety of technology matters.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, and is classified as a hybrid role. Attorneys in hybrid positions are expected to spend significant time working in the Bloomington office. Work arrangements may evolve based on business needs.

The Opportunity

The primary focus of the Counsel position will be to advise on legal issues related to transactions for technology services, including counseling our Enterprise Technology Department, and other business areas on an array of vendor contracts addressing issues such as privacy, data security, data licensing, and IP ownership/licensing. The role will include significant drafting and negotiation of a variety of technology agreements including, generative AI services and development, SaaS, PaaS, technology consulting, staff augmentation, and outsourcing agreements. In addition to assisting in contract negotiation, the attorney selected will also serve as a strategic partner to various business areas providing counseling on allocating business and legal risks associated with vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have a Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Active law license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar with an ability to obtain a limited license in IL if not already appropriately licensed in IL
• If not already licensed to practice law in Illinois, you will need to obtain at least an in-house limited license for this role, submit an application to the Illinois Board of Admissions within 90 days from your start date, actively pursue the licensure, and keep your supervisor informed throughout the process
• Attorney with 3+ years of transactional experience, preferably with experience or acumen in the technology area and familiarity with issues related to artificial intelligence.
• Must have the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (including a demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment
• Experience in drafting and negotiating technology related agreements is preferred
• Experience counseling highly regulated industries or financial service firms is preferred
• Proactive mindset-the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to clients’ needs and actively assist clients by practicing preventative law
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity

Additional Details:

• Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work.
• Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm.
• Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities.
• May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work.
• Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position.

Our Benefits

State Farm values work-life balance and offers competitive compensation!

• Potential starting salary range: $137,000.00 - $215,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Bonus Eligible

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.