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Assistant General CounselEquiTrust Life Insurance Company • Chicago, IL, United States
Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company • Chicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title : Assistant General Counsel

Chicago, IL – 222 West Adams Street, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

What You’ll Do

  • Procurement Responsibilities :

Drafts, reviews and negotiates a variety of vendor contracts and other contracting documents (MSAs, SaaS agreements, consulting agreements, lease agreements, Scopes of Work).

  • Drafts, reviews and negotiates non-disclosure agreements.
  • Collaborates with outside counsel as needed regarding vendor contract or other negotiations.
  • Corporate Governance Responsibilities :

    • Facilitates communication between the Chief Legal Officer, the Board of Directors and the Company.

  • Drafts Board meeting minutes and creates board meeting books.
  • Drafts Board action documents such as consents and resolutions.
  • Maintains and updates Board-related document files and records.
  • Collaborates with outside counsel regarding corporate governance-related documents.
  • Corporate Compliance Responsibilities :

    • Drafts, reviews and submits annual, quarterly and subject matter-based regulatory filings and coordinate the submission of these filings with outside counsel, as needed.

  • Provides requested corporate governance and compliance-related documents to both internal and external auditors.
  • Drafts and provides documentation for KYC and AML-related disclosure and compliance requirements.
  • Provides colleagues with advice and resources regarding general legal and corporate governance-related inquiries.
  • Reviews and negotiates engagement letters for auditors and outside counsel.
  • Collaborates with legal and compliance colleagues as well as outside counsel in responding to routine examination-related requests from regulators.
  • Assists the Chief Legal Officer with compiling, drafting and submission of responsive materials and review of proposals for corporate risk management coverages
  • Additional Responsibilities :

    • Supports other business units or Company Affiliates / Related Parties on an as-needed basis.

  • Supports the Regulatory Compliance team and / or other departments on an as-needed basis.
  • Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.
  • Actively participates and contributes to the goals and objectives of the Company by working collaboratively and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Exposure to one or more of the following areas preferred but not required : Supporting insurance agency licensing, appointments and operations; Drafting and negotiating reinsurance agreements; Mergers and acquisitions / asset purchases and / or assumption reinsurance; Shared services arrangements; Vendor management best practices and procurement lifecycles / workflows, with an interest in helping to shape and build more formalized processes.

    • What You’ll Bring

    Education :

  • Juris Doctor required.

    • Experience :

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate attorney roles with progressive experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the insurance or financial services industry required.
  • License to practice Illinois law in good standing required.
  • 5 years of life insurance and annuity experience preferred.
  • Experience supervising, leading, managing, and / or delegating work to junior lawyers preferred.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge and experience in interpreting contracting-related legal terms.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership, while exercising sound judgment to escalate issues and seek guidance when appropriate.
  • Communicates clearly and concisely, tailoring messaging for efficiency and impact.
  • Ability to conduct legal and non-legal research and subsequently analyze and summarize findings in a manner that is concise and clear to business partners from various departments.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet time-sensitive deadlines without sacrificing work product.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and / or Nuance for editing PDFs, and DocuSign.
  • Familiarity with WestLaw and WestLaw CoCounsel, collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Zoom) and insurance regulatory platforms (e.g., NIPR, NAIC) preferred.
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and workflows quickly.

    • Where You’ll Work

  • Chicago, IL
  • Office Location : Mostly Off-Site
  • Expected Travel : Occasional travel (5 – 10% of the time)

    • Compensation and Pay Philosophy

    The pay range for this role is $174,652.00-$240,146. This reflects the expected compensation for the position at the time of posting. The final offer will be based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity, and may be higher or lower than the posted range. The pay range is subject to change in the future in accordance with applicable laws. EquiTrust is committed to fair and competitive compensation that considers individual and organizational needs.

    Total Rewards

  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid time off : Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and more
  • Paid Parental Leave for both Mothers and Fathers
  • Hybrid / Remote Work Options
  • Early Friday Closure

    • EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit EquiTrust Careers.

    Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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