
Counsel, Commercial
Description of Role:
This is a rare and unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. and play a key role in helping Integrity execute on its strategic vision. This attorney will report to the company’s Corporate Counsel and interact with business stakeholders and outside counsel to collaborate effectively across the company and help the business identify and implement practical business solutions to achieve its goals.
We are looking for someone highly organized, solution driven, customer service-oriented, pragmatic and proactive in their approach to contracting and be able to work both collaboratively and autonomously. This is a mid-level role in which someone will be expected to identify, analyze and advise company on a variety of contractual legal and corporate matters to support the legal team and the operations of Integrity. Areas of focus will include carrier sales and marketing, intercompany agreements, intellectual property protection, commercial leases, technology and vendor transactions, and contract drafting and negotiation. Familiarity with respect to data privacy, HIPAA and security laws in the context of commercial agreements is desirable. The Associate Counsel will be responsible for updating, managing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex technical contracts as well as assisting with maintaining and updating templates and playbooks in connection with commercial transactions.
Some duties include:
- Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of agreements, including complex matters relating to intellectual property including licensing and sublicensing, supplier and vendor agreements, SaaS solutions, commercial leases, intercompany agreements, marketing agreements, carrier contracts, and other commercial transactions.
- Develop and continually update playbooks that incorporate prior experience and industry best practices across key legal workstreams.
- Work efficiently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders, other attorneys in the department, and outside counsel(as directed).
- Provide pre-litigation legal support regarding commercial contract disputes, including assisting with vendor audits.
- Develop and oversee efficient, scalable approaches for providing legal support, including the innovative use of technology and workflow improvements.
- Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal contract support within the company while maintaining the quality and consistency of contracts across the organization, following all applicable best practices, processes and procedures.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Experience:
The successful candidate will have 3-7 years of transactional legal experience gained in a law firm and/or in-house setting. Insurance experience is helpful but not required.
Location:
Dallas, Texas (onsite)
Requirements and Qualifications:
• JD from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials
• Admitted to Texas or licensed in another state in good standing and submit an application to the Texas State Bar for admittance
• At least 3 years of combined top law firm and/or in-house experience
• Ability to effectively represent, and interact with, internal clients and stakeholders on numerous contractual matters
• Extensive experience and passion for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, related software and training/use of AI to expedite review and drafting
• Excellent knowledge of basic contract principles and laws pertaining to confidentiality, data security, privacy, intellectual property, etc. Knowledge of the insurance industry/HIPAA and related laws and regulations a major bonus.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and outstanding business judgment
• Extremely detail oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle multiple, competing workloads with changing priorities to meet necessary deadlines
• Motivated self-starter with strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great sense of humor, curiosity and a desire to learn
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products. With a strong insurtech focus, we embrace a broad and innovative approach to serving agents and clients alike. Integrity is driven by a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can prepare for the good days ahead.
Integrity offers you the opportunity to start a career in a family-like environment that is rewarding and cutting edge. Why? Because we put our people first! At Integrity, you can start a new career path at company you’ll love, and we’ll love you back. We’re proud of the work we do and the culture we’ve built, where we celebrate your hard work and support you daily. Joining us means being part of a hyper-growth company with tons of professional opportunities for you to accelerate your career. Integrity offers our people a competitive compensation package, including benefits that make work more fun and give you and your family peace of mind.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to meeting Americans wherever they are — in person, over the phone or online. Integrity’s employees support hundreds of thousands of independent agents who serve the needs of millions of clients nationwide. For more information, visit Integrity.com.
Integrity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Integrity, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.