Senior Counsel

Protective; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Protective in St. Louis is looking for an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel on insurance and corporate laws. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The role involves drafting legal documents, collaborating across departments, and researching state laws. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401(k) matching are offered to support employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in insurance or regulated financial industries and legal environments.
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
• Specific knowledge of F&I products (vehicle service contracts/GAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on insurance, warranty, and corporate laws.
• Draft and negotiate agreements supporting APD’s business.
• Research state insurance laws and write memoranda.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Coordinate with teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Law degree from ABA accredited law school

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide legal advice and counsel to internal business clients on a range of issues such as insurance, warranty, finance and corporate laws.
2. Draft, review and negotiate agreements and other legal documents that support APD’s business with dealerships, producers, agents, and lenders.
3. Collaborate with others effectively across Protective’s businesses, establishing and maintaining productive working relationships to deliver results.
4. Under direction of Vice President, Senior Counsel, participate in the legal department’s efforts in connection with strategic development, implementation and monitoring of new products, services, programs and other initiatives.
5. Research state insurance and finance laws and regulations; write memoranda, as required, to management and/or company personnel on the applicability or effect of such laws and regulations.
6. Other job duties and projects as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Law degree from ABA accredited law school
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in insurance or regulated financial industries and legal environments. Specific knowledge of F&I products (vehicle service contracts/GAP) and related industry participation programs preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with and coordinate with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Product Suite

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Internal: Sales Department, Operations Department, Compliance Department, Accounting Department and Product Department. External: Outside counsel representing business partners, counsel representing consumers.

SUPERVISION/SUBORDINATES:

TBD – potentially managing 1-3 attorneys and senior legal analysts

Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits, e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day. The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.