Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
More information is available on the company’s website at: www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Under 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.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
Member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia State Bar is required
Experience 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 preferred
Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts is preferred
Two (2) or more years’ related work experience

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
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 multi-task on multiple high-priority projects
Good judgment, including good business judgment
Contract review, drafting, and negotiation experience preferred, but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office products

LI-AS1

• Reviews, 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.