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Corporate - General Corporate/Governance Attorney / Employment Attorney in Chicago, IL

Combined Insurance Aug 26,2017 Jul 15,2017 Location USA Chicago IL
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In-House

Attorney

Government and Government Relations

Labor & Employment

Insurance Coverage

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Chief Legal Counsel Duties: Provide timely, efficient, knowledgeable and practical general legal counsel with an emphasis on appropriately balancing compliance and business goals, and to lead and manage Combined Insurance’s legal department. Oversees the legal and compliance affairs of the Combined Insurance division. Will provide business and legal perspective and advice on a wide range of strategic, tactical and operational issues including: insurance regulatory matters; compliance; corporate law; corporate governance; agency management and related labor and employment matters; providing legal support to divisional management on specific business issues; representing the Company in dealings with applicable regulatory bodies and government agencies; operating in and fostering collaboration and providing advice and guidance to less experienced attorneys as required; and ensuring that business policies and practices of the organization are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements, interprets and prepares legal documents, manages litigation, and counsels management on legal affairs. Extensive coordination in all areas with Global and North America legal and compliance team members. Administratively oversees and supervises the law department, and is responsible for the functional supervision of legal staff.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree and a license to practice law in Illinois. 10+ years of relevant business law experience with demonstrated understanding/experience of the insurance field. 3+ years in a leadership position. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively interact with business partners. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills. Negotiation and diplomacy skills. Ability to effectively influence with and without authority. Demonstrated ability to align legal and business strategies. Sound business acumen.

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