Counsel I, Corporate Affairs
Counsel I, Corporate Affairs
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$ 117280 - 168600
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Job Description
Overview
FM is a leading property insurer of the worlds largest businesses providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so we rely on a dynamic culturally diverse group of employees working in more than 100 countries in various challenging roles.
Under the guidance of the Assistant General Counsel Corporate Affairs Division to serve as counsel to and advocate for FM on all matters assigned. Examples include:
- Advice on governance data privacy and security corporate acquisitions/dispositions and joint ventures
- Consultant vendor and service contracts
- Investment and banking transactions
- Intellectual property matters including nondisclosure agreements patents trademarks and copyright
- Corporate and individual licensing
- Brokerage agreements
- Policy contracting and termination matters
- Legislative and regulatory monitoring influencing and assuring compliance
Schedule & Location
This is a full-time exempt position that can be based on-site in Johnston RI or Norwood MA. Flexibility for one remote workday per week based on business needs. Domestic travel may be required up to 10% annually.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and administer the delivery of timely and effective legal assistance to the FM community except policy defense litigation and subrogation matters.
- Monitor influence analyze and assure compliance with new or pending legislation regulations and cases relative to their potential impact on the company advising appropriate company personnel accordingly; this involves both Federal and State laws and requires an in-depth understanding of the operations of the company.
- Analyze for management the legal exposures of the company and make recommendations to reduce exposures to liability or to loss of company rights and assets.
- Initiate or encourage proactive policies procedures and strategies in this regard.
- Assure that company operations are within the limits prescribed by law.
Qualifications
- BA or BS
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Rhode Island Bar or at least one other state bar
Required Work Experience
- 3 years in a law firm or corporate legal department
Highly Preferred Work Experience
- Range of general corporate legal experience preferably in a property/casualty insurance environment
Required Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice
The annual salary for this position is $117280 to $168600 and will be determined based on individual qualifications. Employees enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards program including incentives health and well-being programs retirement plans career development tuition reimbursement flexible work options and more!
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
Employment Type
Full-Time
