In-House Technology Counsel

Women's Bar Association Of Illinois

Bloomington (IL)

Hybrid

USD 137,000 - 215,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual raise and bonus

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Tuition assistance / education support

Generous time off and leave policies

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

State Farm in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Counsel to advise on technology transactions within the Law Department's CC&T unit. This hybrid role requires strong drafting and negotiation of vendor agreements, including AI services and software contracts.

The attorney will partner with various business areas to allocate legal risk and deliver actionable, compliant guidance in a fast-paced environment.

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 bar in good standing; IL limited license can be pursued.
If not licensed in IL, obtain an in-house limited license within 90 days and pursue licensure.
Attorney with 3+ years of transactional experience, preferably in technology.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality legal advice and collaborative teamwork.
Experience drafting/negotiating technology agreements preferred.
Experience counseling regulated industries or financial services preferred.
Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Advise on legal issues related to transactions for technology services.
Counsel Enterprise Technology Department and other business areas on vendor contracts.
Draft and negotiate technology agreements (AI, SaaS, PaaS, staff augmentation, outsourcing).
Serve as a strategic partner to manage risk allocation in vendor relationships.

Skills

Lawyer with transactional focus

In-house licensure readiness

Regulatory/compliance mindset

Negotiation & drafting

Technology contracts experience

AI / data privacy familiarity

Fast-paced prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

ABA accredited law degree

Job description

Location US-IL-Bloomington
Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Position Type Regular Full Time
Req ID 46364

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
Potential yearly incentive pay

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.