Assistant Corporate Counsel

Assistant Corporate Counsel  

 

About Elephant: Why You Should Join “The Herd”

At Elephant Insurance, we believe that people who like what they do, do it better. We pride ourselves on having a fun, relaxed and friendly company culture that has earned us the honor of being named one of the best places to work in Richmond.

 

About Our Assistant Corporate Counsel:             

We are seeking a candidate with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude to join our small, collegial team. The successful candidate will be a flexible, curious, highly organized, self-starter, who can adapt to an ever-changing environment. We foster a culture of collaboration, and the successful candidate must thrive in a team environment.  The successful candidate will interact with employees across the business and must be humble, approachable, and service-oriented.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and focus on supporting the business with a broad range of contracts, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts. The successful candidate will also possess strong legal research skills and be willing to assist on various research projects as needed.

 

Job Responsibilities:       

• Review routine and complex contracts including NDAs, SOWs, master service agreements, licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contract risks, compliance, controls, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of contract policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform legal research on various topics including privacy, insurance, and corporate law.
• Support the Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams.

 

Required Qualifications:              

• Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal services and advice.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environment and needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Admission to the practice of law in Virginia or be admitted in another state and eligible for corporate counsel admission in Virginia.

 

Preferred Qualifications:             

• Although some experience working as counsel/attorney/lawyer is preferred, we will consider training and developing strong candidates, including recent graduates, who possess the skills and attitude to thrive in our culture.

 

Location:

• WFH - Work from Home. This is a remote position, but candidates who can commute to our Richmond, Virginia headquarters once or twice a month are preferred.

 

Salary:

• $70,000 – $100,000

 

Summary of Benefits:

• 22 days of paid time off each year plus an additional day each year until your 6th year
• Shares of stock that pay dividends twice the year and vest three years after issuance
• 401k match of 100% up to 5% of employee earnings
• Health savings account option and choice of three medical plans
• Dental, vision, legal, and disability coverage
• Local discounts with various restaurants, gyms, and other companies

Salary

• $70,000 - $100,000