Assistant General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
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$ 160000 - 170000
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Job Description
We are seeking a business and contract lawyer to join the WTW legal team. The candidate will provide general legal advice and contracting support primarily to the Benefits Delivery and Outsourcing businesses within WTW. The candidate should be able to advise business leaders on risks provide legal support to new and changing business initiatives and independently handle all manner of contracts including complicated and nonstandard contracts in an efficient and businessfriendly manner. The role is expected to work closely with other lawyers in the Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing (BDO) legal group and to report to the Assistant General Counsel for BD&O.
Candidates must have a strong contracting background. The preferred candidate may also have knowledge and experience in the employee benefits health insurance or financial industries. More specifically knowledge of ERISA Medicare banking insurance and/or privacy laws and regulations would be helpful. The candidate must be comfortable working directly with crossfunctional internal business teams and external parties to handle complicated commercial contracts as well as a variety of other corporate and commercial matters. The candidate must be effective in providing necessary advice and counseling internal clients in a solutionsoriented commercialfriendly way. The successful candidate is preferred to work in a hybrid remoteoffice environment located in Arlington VA New York NY Philadelphia PA or Nashville TN but exceptional candidates in other US locations will be considered for a remote work arrangement.
The Role
- Draft review and negotiate numerous standard and complex corporate and commercial agreements including services agreements insurance agreements benefits administration agreements business associate agreements confidentiality agreements consulting agreements and vendor agreements.
- Provide legal advice on new and evolving business initiatives.
- Rapidly assess potential legal risks benefits and consequences of decisions present alternatives and propose solutions to achieve business objectives while skillfully managing legal and practical business considerations.
- Provide daily contract support and lead coordination and partnership with cross functional teams (sales client management IT strategy marketing HR finance etc.) to achieve business objectives.
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Negotiate with other parties and leverage strong organizational and task efficiency skills to help the team meet contract targets and deadlines.
- Provide advice across the BD&O business segments on legal and regulatory issues related to corporate and commercial matters.
Qualifications
The Requirements
- JD from an accredited institution; admitted and in good standing to practice law in at least one state.
- At least seven to ten years of relevant experience; prior inhouse experience a plus but not required.
- Employee benefits Medicare health insurance financial privacy and/or regulatory background preferred.
- Strong legal contracting background.
- Excellent judgment and integrity with the ability to think strategically and give timely effective and practical general corporate and commercial legal advice.
- Client service focus and the ability to work efficiently prioritize workflow meet demanding deadlines and manage many projects in a fastpaced environment.
- Ability to work independently and proactively including in workfromhome environments.
- Ability to work and communicate with colleagues and business clients in a professional ethical and positive manner as a team player.
- Strong attention to detail along with excellent analytic legal drafting and oral and written communication skills.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Note: Employmentbased nonimmigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications qualifications/experience performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $160000.00 to $170000.00. This role is also eligible for an annual shortterm incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental Vision Health Savings Account Commuter Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Group Accident Group Critical Illness Life Insurance AD&D Group Legal Identify Theft Protection Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required) ShortTerm Disability LongTerm Disability Other Leaves (e.g. Bereavement FMLA ADA Jury Duty Military Leave and Parental and Adoption Leave)Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for nonqualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Note: Employmentbased nonimmigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Willis Towers Watson may be subject to mandatory employmentrelated COVID19 vaccination requirements. Therefore to the extent any such mandates apply you may be required to certify and provide documentation of full vaccination against COVID19 if you are hired in the U.S. If you accept an offer from WTW and are subject to a mandate but are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated because of medical reasons or sincerelyheld religious beliefs you may request a medical or religious accommodation. If you require an accommodation the Company will evaluate your request and work with you to identify reasonable alternatives to vaccination if available.
WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets
Employment Type
Full-Time
