Associate Counsel

Sentry is seeking a skilled attorney to join our team as Associate Counsel. This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to management, including direct interaction with senior executives, in areas of legal specialization and in general legal matters to assist in addressing a wide range of legal and business issues.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal advice and counsel to management regarding corporate employment-related matters (including compliance with and adherence to federal, state and local employment laws, employee benefits, safety and security, attendance and leave issues and other employment law matters affecting the employees of the Company)
• Ensure efficient and quality legal advice and counsel is provided through written and verbal communication
• Interact with human resources, management, employees, vendors, and other business contacts as necessary
• Represent the Company, or select and supervise outside counsel in the representation of the Company, in contested matters arising in courts, in administrative agencies (including the drafting of positions statements), and before regulatory bodies across the U.S.
• Manage and control expenses to contribute to the overall goals of the Corporate Legal Department
• Draft documents, agreements, contracts, and other materials requiring specific legal expertise (including employment, separation and severance, vendor, and other corporate- and employment-related agreements)
• Plan strategies for solving various legal and business problems, including litigation strategy, and have the responsibility for providing legal advice on these matters to management
• Assist management in developing operational strategies and solutions relating to corporate policy, including employment and employment-related policies
• Review and analyze enacted and proposed state and federal laws and regulations that affect the Company, and advise on the implications of such laws, regulations, and draft legislation
• Work on projects assigned by the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer which involve research and recommendations on matters having Company-wide significance
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with other companies' legal departments and with members of local, state, and national bar groups and represent the Company in industry groups as assigned
  
  

What It Takes

• A minimum of 7 years of overall legal experience involving management-side labor and employment law (in an insurance company, corporate legal setting or private practice)
• Strong academic background and a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and a current license to practice law
• Proven ability to interact effectively with a variety of people
  
  

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
  
  

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Schanna Washington

Schanna.Washington@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.