Assoicate Corporate Counsel

Job Description:

Holmes Murphy is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. This position is integral to our operations, responsible for assisting in the creation, review, and approval of various contracts, including fee agreements, co-broker agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, client scope of services agreements, carrier contracts, data use agreements, and independent consultant agreements, all with appropriate oversight. Additionally, the role involves preparing corporate resolutions, board minutes, and maintaining corporate records.

At Holmes Murphy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative workplace where our team members can grow and thrive. We are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients, and our legal team plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Avoid legal challenges by understanding and complying with current and proposed legislation.
• Communicate with legal and regulatory departments to stay updated on new rulings affecting insurance agencies.
• Review, maintain, and manage all company agreements.
• Develop and refine corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving desired results.
• Evaluate tools and decisions related to contract review processes and recommend improvements.
• Maintain contract files, including original correspondence, amendments, and payment schedules.
• Draft, structure, oversee, and review legal reports and documents.
• Monitor changes in state and federal privacy laws and ensure compliance.
• Maintain corporate records and internal privacy compliance documents.

Qualifications:

• Education: JD from an ABA accredited institution and passage of the Bar Exam

• Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in a Law Firm or Insurance environment. 1-3 years’ experience in Contract Reviewing.
• Skills: Prioritizing and managing multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates effective independent work capabilities and maintains a high level of confidentiality. Possesses strong knowledge of processes and computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Capable of learning and monitoring state and federal privacy laws, and complying with HMA's Client Privacy Policy, HIPAA regulations, and E&O procedures. Committed to continuous education and professional development, willing to pursue relevant designations. Available for daily work and extended hours as necessary.
• Technical Competencies:  Build trust through honest and caring actions, consistently doing the right thing. Communicate effectively by seeking understanding and conveying messages in a caring and constructive manner. Focus on clients by establishing meaningful relationships and delivering impactful experiences. Contribute to organizational success through teamwork, influencing others positively, and uplifting their unique strengths. Apply advisory skills by leveraging legal and compliance knowledge, problem-solving, and risk control techniques. Efficiently identify and solve problems, leveraging resources to determine root causes and implement solutions. Demonstrate adaptability by responding flexibly to changing conditions, trends, or environments while balancing enterprise or client strategies and needs.

Here’s a little bit about us:

In addition to being great at what you do, we place a high emphasis on building a best-in-class culture.  We do this through empowering employees to build trust through honest and caring actions, ensuring clear and constructive communication, establishing meaningful client relationships that support their unique potential, and contributing to the organization's success by effectively influencing and uplifting team members. 

Benefits:  In addition to core benefits like health, dental and vision, also enjoy benefits such as:

• Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
• Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
• 401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
• Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
• Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
• DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
• Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
• Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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