Law Specialist

Summary

Work with other professionals in the Legal Department and company in the delivery of legal and compliance services. Work independently in managing department assignments and when making decisions or providing guidance doing so consistently with the ethical rules governing the practice of law and in consultation with corporate counsel.

Why Jewelers Mutual

We are a financially secure exceptionally positioned and intellectually curious company driven by our core values of Agility Accountability and Relevancy! We continue to raise the tide of the jewelry industry weve served since 1913 through our innovative people our unyielding customer commitment and evolution of our products and services to be the most trusted advisor to all we serve.

With a generous benefits package office locations throughout the United States and a mantra of making your mark today consider evolving your career and shining bright with Jewelers Mutual Group!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with others as assigned.

• Support efforts to process company agreements efficiently including managing contract management system reviewing and drafting standard contracts to ensure compliance with approved templates and assisting other Department professionals with contract reviews and monitoring contract lifecycle.
• Assist in managing company intellectual property and assist with company privacy and records retention matters.
• In coordination with other Department professionals review marketing and communications materials including promotional events for legal compliance.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding corporate operations to include monitoring regulatory bulletins or notices and ensuring procedures are in place for distribution of information to and followup with pertinent individuals.
• Lead and execute special legal projects and proactively volunteer pioneer ideas and accomplish assignments as a legal subject matter expert within departmental and company projects and work groups.
• Assist with reviewing and preparing responses to customer complaints originating through insurance departments as well as to other legal process (such as subpoenas) and assist with market conduct exam responses as needed.
• Manage and maintain corporate legal documents ensure compliance with filing deadlines and coordinate with departments to gather necessary information.
• Perform legal and factual research and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Maintain awareness of current events and industry topics. Periodically evaluate and assess Jewelers Mutual programs to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. Identify patterns and trends to recognize potential problems.
• Maintain Legal Teams and SharePoint sites as site owner including assigning security providing education and updating information proactively and based on feedback to increase usability and functionality.
• Build and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships and provide services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate leadership as follows:
  • Complete tasks and responsibilities with minimal guidance.
  • Exhibit a depth of core skills integrity resourcefulness and diligence.
  • Motivate and influence others through a diligent professional approach.
  • Execute projects to completion without prompting.

Principal Working Relationships

Internal: All other Legal department professionals plus employees throughout the company.

External: State insurance department personnel outside counsel and industryrelated specialists

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree from a fouryear college or university and a minimum of 23 years of related experience in a law office or other legal environment related to areas of responsibility. Paralegal certification or training desirable.

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook Word SharePoint Excel Teams PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat and be able to learn various software and research applications.

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Substantive legal knowledge creativity in problem solving and use of independent discretion and judgment.
• Analytical skills and personal judgment to establish and prioritize goals.
• Ability to prioritize work independently
• Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements and their impact on role.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks with precision maintain a high level of accuracy and exhibit strong organizational skills to ensure a seamless workflow and optimal productivity.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority