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SFM – The Work Comp Experts
Work somewhere you love
Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers’ compensation partner of choice for agents, employers, and their workers. In that time, we’ve expanded to well over 25,000 customers in the Midwest and is the lead Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company in the state of Minnesota. SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. SFM is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN and is committed to creating the best work environment believing that our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive salary, and our benefit package is designed to assist you navigate your work-life journey. This position is in Minnesota, and hybrid work is available.
Our benefits include:
- Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
- Company contributions to help pay off student loans
- Monthly home internet allowance
- Free life insurance, STD & LTD
- Opportunities for annual gainshare bonus
- Pet insurance
- Generous PTO
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Annual company-wide volunteer day
- Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programs
- Adoption financial assistance
Visit our careers page to learn more about working at SFM.
The role
Join SFM’s corporate legal team as Corporate Counsel and contribute to our dynamic, growth-focused environment. This role is pivotal in guiding the company through legal compliance and best practices. You will be responsible for advising business managers on a wide range of transactional projects, including commercial contracts, data privacy, AI regulation, insurance and non-insurance entity governance, and other regulatory matters. Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to shape our legal strategy and foster SFM’s values in a flexible, hybrid work environment. Apply today and discover why SFM is a company our employees have chosen to build their careers at SFM.
What you will be doing
- Offer proactive, pragmatic, service-focused legal advice across the Company on a wide variety of business law issues.
- Draft, review and negotiate a range of documents including service and vendor contracts, terms of use, privacy policies, NDAs, and other corporate compliance materials.
- Develop corporate policies and training in collaboration with the Chief Legal Officer.
- Advise on insurance legal and regulatory developments, particularly impacting workers’ compensation law and insurers, , and craft policies to safeguard Company interests.
- Engage with stakeholders to educate on workers’ compensation systems and related issues, leveraging various communication platforms.
- Manage litigation and oversee external counsel in collaboration with the Chief Legal Officer.
- Drive business improvements with professional feedback and customer service excellence.
- Provide leadership and mentorship on legal issues affecting workers’ compensation and the broader insurance legal landscape.
What We will Love About you
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
- Six or more years of legal advisory experience in complex commercial contracts and transactions, preferably within insurance or similar regulated industries.
- Knowledge of data security, privacy laws, and AI regulations. Familiarity with workers’ compensation law, desirable.
- Leadership and strategic focus, thriving in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple projects
- A self-starter with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
- Proficient in leading projects and delegating tasks for successful outcomes.
- Solid computer and negotiation skills, including competency with Microsoft tools (Office products and Teams), with a knack for creative problem-solving.
- Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements
Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, either on business premises or remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Join us and find out why our employees rate us as top employer and choose to stay and grow with us.!
SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification.
SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
