Associate Counsel

Alliant Insurance is hiring an Associate Counsel for our Senior Market Sales office location in Omaha, NE! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS - This role is primarily focused on transactional matters, including the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of a wide range of contracts, such as vendor and technology agreements.  Hybrid role working Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office and Monday and Wednesday remotely.  Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 7:30 - 2:00 PM on Fridays SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Assistant General Counsels, the Associate Counsel will be responsible for advising Alliant corporate departments and business groups on a broad spectrum of legal matters and for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a diverse range of contracts and other forms, in addition to other general corporate and compliance matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts, including employment agreements, equity documents, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, client agreements, collaborative agreements, and confidentiality agreements;Partners with multi-functional transactional teams, including corporate and business development, accounting, sales, and human resources, on company policy, process, and procedure development and legal compliance; Assists internal and external legal counsel with providing guidance on legal matters, and anticipates, mitigates, and advises on any potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third party relationships;Advises Alliant corporate departments and business groups on privacy laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact Alliant, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests;Supports merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence;Reviews and revises internal legal policies, processes, and procedures;Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION / EXPERIENCEJuris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is requiredMember in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is requiredExperience in privacy and data protects laws and regulations (including U.S. State and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy laws) and best practices is preferredExperience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts is preferredTwo (2) or more years’ related work experienceSKILLSExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives in order to help reach solutionsAdvanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skillsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleaguesExcellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including ability to multi-task on multiple high-priority projectsGood judgment, including good business judgmentContract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not requiredProficient in Microsoft Office products#LI-MH1