At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.
More information is available at www.alliant.com.
SUMMARY
Responsible for advising Alliant's employee benefits business group on a broad range of legal issues and reviewing a variety of contracts and other forms, in addition to other licensing and legal matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a variety of agreements, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, data privacy agreements, confidentiality agreements, referral agreements, business associate agreements, and other commercial transactional agreements.
Provides business-centric and practical advice on legal issues and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
Collaborates with business units to understand key commercial requirements in contracts and legal projects.
Builds business relationships with, and gains the trust of, internal clients and stakeholders.
Partners with cross-functional corporate teams, including IT, risk management, accounting, sales, operations, marketing, and human resources, on contract review, legal compliance, and company policies.
Advises Alliant corporate departments and business groups on privacy and security laws and regulations and related industry standards that impact Alliant, including coordinating and synthesizing advice from external counsel as needed.
Reviews, updates, and maintains internal legal policies, processes, playbooks, checklists, self-service tools, trainings, and templates.
Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws wherein the Company operates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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
Two (2) or more years of related work experience
Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts
Two (2) or more years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts (preference for experience with complex commercial agreements, data privacy agreements, go-to-market agreements, or enterprise technology agreements)
Experience in privacy and data protection laws and regulations (including U.S. State and federal consumer protection and privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy laws) and best practices.
Experience providing creative, business-friendly solutions to solve issues as part of complex negotiations.
Experience in another applicable specialist area of law (healthcare, SEC regulatory, insurance, or data privacy)
SKILLS
Skilled in implementing legal processes and translating legal advice into actionable guidance for business teams
Strong issue spotting skills: proven ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently
Outstanding legal and business judgment, capable of making decisions in ambiguous situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 multitask on multiple high-priority projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn contract management software
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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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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits
