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SUMMARY

Responsible for advising Alliant corporate departments and business groups on a broad range of legal issues and managing outside counsel when needed. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of contracts and other forms, in addition to other general corporate and compliance matters. Proactively contributes to the progress of the legal department and development of team processes, procedures, and practices, as well as policies, processes, and procedures for the company. Assists with supervising, mentoring, and training other associate attorneys and legal team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance on complex legal matters and anticipates, mitigates, and advises on potential legal problems across corporate groups, client engagements, and third-party relationships.

• At the direction of department leadership, leads and oversees discrete legal initiatives, projects, and/or functions, and elevates certain legal matters to leadership, as appropriate, for guidance and feedback on proposed solutions and next steps.

• Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and advises on a wide range of contracts including account purchase agreements, independent contractor agreements, vendor agreements, data privacy 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.

• Works with external counsel and internal business teams to respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests.

• Partners with other internal attorneys and legal operations to create, refine, and update contract templates and other forms.

• Supports merger and acquisition activity by collecting, reviewing, and preparing information for due diligence, contributing to the integration process for newly acquired companies, and working with external counsel to review and draft employment agreements for transitioning employees.

• Works with other internal attorneys and legal operations to develop, revise, and manage legal department policies, processes, and procedures to increase efficiencies and support business objectives.

• Works with other team members to develop and manage training protocols for new attorneys and other legal team members.

• Assists with supervising, mentoring, and training other associate attorneys and legal team members.

• Develops and gives presentations to various corporate groups and management on best practices with regard to contracting, legal compliance, and other legal matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Law School Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience is required.

• Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar is required.

• Experience in effectively preparing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with minimum supervision.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to give legal guidance in a practical, business-oriented manner to non-lawyer company representatives in order to help reach solutions.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Demonstrated business acumen with ability to inspire trust and confidence with senior management.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to adapt skills based on context and environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish good professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, including ability to multitask on multiple high-priority projects.

• Good judgment, including good business judgment.

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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