Senior Advisor | Staff Attorney

Maplecroft; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its dynamic Law Department in Jersey City. This hybrid position offers the chance to work collaboratively with product owners, data scientists, and executives while managing commercial contracts. With a strong focus on employee well-being and inclusivity, the company provides excellent benefits and growth potential. The ideal candidate will possess a JD degree, be licensed to practice, and have 2-5 years of relevant legal experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading data analytics firm and make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Excellent Benefits

Growth Potential

Qualifications

• 2-5 years legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Licensed and admitted to the bar in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on various commercial issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Contract Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

JD degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Join us! Verisk is excited to add a Staff Attorney to our Law Department in Jersey City, NJ.

Verisk promotes a culture of inclusivity, supports employee well-being, and fosters a sense of community.This is a hybrid work schedule position with excellent benefits, paid time off, and growth potential!

This position requires working three days in the office at either Verisk’s Jersey City (HQ) location or affiliated offices in Lehi, UT or Boston, MA location

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Managing Counsel, this role provides advice on legal issues and exposure to product owners, data scientists, sales, operations and executives. As Staff Attorney, you'll draft, revise, review and negotiate commercial contracts and liaison with internal business stakeholders on a variety of commercial issues (e.g. contract interpretation, compliance) to help resolve issues. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts as well as completing other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

JD degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed and admitted to the bar in the state in which you will practice.

2-5 years legal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with commercial contracts transaction experience and able to independently draft, revise, and negotiate customer and vendor contracts, with minimum supervision.

Strong analytical skills and able to interpret contractual terms and communicate them clearly to internal stakeholders.

Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with other members of the legal and contracts team and BU stakeholders

Strong work ethic and must be able to independently manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Detail oriented and organized

Proficient knowledge of data privacy laws, corporate/commercial law in the United States.

Experience and knowledge of the insurance industry, insurance underwriting, coverage, claims and or litigation a plus.

Possess a creative, problem-solving mindset.

A keen business sense, the skills to find creative solutions to legal issues, and the ability to effectively balance legal risks against business interests.

Desire and ability to interact effectively with a variety of personalities across diverse internal groups, teams, divisions, and cultures.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companiesand by Forbesas a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

• Locations Jersey City, NJ, United States Lehi, UT, United States Boston, MA, United States
• Work Arrangement Hybrid
• Minimum Salary 140,000
• Maximum Salary 150,000
• Division Corporate Functions
• Legal Employer Insurance Services Office, Inc.
• Disclaimer Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience