Federal Affairs Counsel

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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, a Fortune 50 company, is offering an exciting opportunity to join its in-house Law Department as a Counsel in our Federal Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. State Farm embraces a culture of belonging in building an engaged workforce in which our Law Department employees are challenged, guided, and empowered. As a community, we help one another grow professionally and personally. It's part of who we are and have been since 1922. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role has an opportunity to work a number of days each month outside of the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.

The Federal Affairs team supports State Farm through the advocacy of sound public policy. We focus on cultivating a favorable legislative and regulatory environment by working with public policy stakeholders to maintain an open dialogue and promote public policies that enable State Farm to better serve its customers. The lawyer selected will be responsible for collaborating with business partners and Law Department colleagues in analyzing legislative and/or regulatory developments and advocating on behalf of State Farm. In part, the lawyer selected will:

• Interact with and educate members of Congress, congressional staff, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and other public policy stakeholders
• Review and develop federal legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Identify emerging legislative and regulatory initiatives and work with internal business partners to assess their impact on State Farm's business and customers, assist in developing an enterprise response, and convey State Farm's position to key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Work closely with State Farm's Public Policy function in identifying and crafting public policy solutions to current and emerging issues impacting State Farm
• Collaborate with our State Counsels on issues implicating both state and federal law.
• Partner with colleagues in the grassroots function in educating and engaging State Farm employees and agents on important business issues.

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• A member in good standing with at least one state bar.
• 5-7 years of experience (previous legislative/regulatory experience is highly desirable).
• A proactive and preventative lawyering mindset.
• Commitment to providing quality legal advice.
• An agile mindset, which includes a demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matter areas and capacity to manage issues in a complex external environment.
• A history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment.
• An ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge in Word and Excel.
• Strong political acumen
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity

Additional Details:

• Selected candidate will be required to register as a federal lobbyist
• Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work
• Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
• Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
• May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work
• Office Location: 601 13^th Street NW, Washington D.C.

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $146,850.00-$215,000.00
  • Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
  • High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 30% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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