Senior Counsel

Allstate Protection Plans is looking for a collaborative high-energy attorney who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys tackling a wide range of legal this role youll partner closely with teams across the business deliver practical business-minded counsel and help build scalable legal processes that support a growing global enterprise. 

Youll be embedded with teams throughout the company advising on legal risks business strategies and issues central to our operations such as commercial contracts employment litigation data privacy corporate governance and marketing. Expect to partner closely with internal stakeholdersBusiness Development Supply Chain HR Marketing Finance & Accounting and IT & Engineeringas well as interface with senior management and legal teams at major retailers and carriers. Your goal: reduce friction improve transaction flow and enhance customer experience. 

Youll join a small but mighty team of experienced lawyers who value collaboration creativity and having fun while delivering exceptional results. Youll work in the office at least two days each week to ensure meaningful time spent collaborating and solving problems side by side as a team and with our stakeholders.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Review draft and manage variety of legal agreements including retailer partnerships supply chain/sourcing deals and other complex commercial agreements 
• Lead product development in North America working with your cross-functional partners to ensure APPs product accurately describes our promises while also meeting regulatory requirements 
• Monitor and assess current and emerging legislation to ensure enterprise-wide compliance and lead the development of internal policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulatory requirements 
• Provide strategic legal advisory support across global employment law global privacy data security corporate governance marketing and litigation matters 
• Work without supervision independently initiate lead and drive new legal projects and identify and implement ways to improve our processes and operations 
• Deliver timely pragmatic and business-focused legal counsel to your colleagues located throughout the world even in ambiguous situations  
• Lead engagement with outside counsel ensuring effective legal outcomes while maintaining accountability for spend 
• Manage and develop other attorneys providing coaching direction and oversight to support high-quality legal work and team dynamics 

Qualifications :

• At least 12 years of relevant legal experience preferably with at least 4 years of in-house experience 
• JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing 
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements  
• Experience with employment law litigation privacy and/or data security a plus 
• Exceptional judgment and creativity with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice appropriately weighing legal risks with business objectives 
• Entrepreneurial mindset; flexible self-starting and hard-working 
• Solution oriented with an ability to push agreements and projects to conclusions while appropriately balancing legal and business risks 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and drive multiple projects concurrently 
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners as well as upper management 

Additional Information :

At SquareTrade youll have access to: 

• Medical dental and vision coverage with network optionality and the ability to contribute to a savings account (HSA or FSA)   
• Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and contributions into your company-sponsored pension 
• $75/month budget to help prioritize your physical wellbeing 
• $80/month stipend to subsidize connectivity costs 
• Mental health resources including free 1:1 therapy coaching sessions and digital resources 
• Supportive leave policies 
• Flexible Time Off Policy in addition to 9 Company Holidays 
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per year to further your personal educational advancement desires 
• Hybrid work arrangements with regular investment in gatherings and offsites to connect with dispersed team members 
• Various corporate perks and discounts 

This role is a hybrid role associated with our Bay Area Office office.

SquareTrade estimates the possible base compensation for this role if hired in the San Francisco Bay Area California to be in the range : $210K - $280K

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion color national origin sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or ability status.  

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SquareTrade is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion color national origin sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or ability status.  It is the Companys policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore any discriminatory action taken on account of an employees ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression sexual and reproductive health decision marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race (include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) religion (including religious dress) sex or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employees terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including but not limited to hiring training salary administration promotion job assignment benefits discipline and separation of employment. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time