What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Attorney position at The Standard?
At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.Job Summary : In this role, you will be a Sr. Attorney on the Legal and Compliance team providing legal guidance to the insurance business units of Standard Insurance Company and its affiliates. You will support the development and ongoing sale of insurance products, analyzing and providing advice on laws and regulations impacting a group insurer, and advising on complicated business issues.Key Responsibilities : Advise business units on insurance-related issues.Work closely with business units and Compliance to develop or update insurance products and related forms, documents, letters and processes.Draft, analyze, and review contracts to minimize legal risk and maximize business opportunities.Monitor & analyze developments in laws and regulations impacting insurers and provide proactive updates to impacted business units.Review and negotiate agreements including nondisclosure agreements, business associate agreements, vendor agreements, requests for proposals, and other third-party agreements.Assist with responses to audits and market conduct exams conducted by state or federal agencies.Formulate potential risks and outcomes of new business initiatives, demonstrating a holistic understanding of business goals and risks.Efficiently formulate accurate and comprehensive advice that is understandable and digestible by business partners.Participate in industry group meetings.Skills and Background You’ll Need : Education : Doctor of JurisprudenceAdmitted or eligible for bar admission to practice in State of Oregon, and Florida, if required. New York Bar admission preferred.Experience : Minimum of six (6) years legal experience providing advice and counsel required.Group voluntary supplemental insurance products or similarly regulated products experience (strongly preferred).Knowledge of state and federal insurance laws governing group voluntary supplemental insurance products.Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, complete, and persuasive work product, and active listening and persuasive advising.Ability to deliver successful presentations to internal and external audiences.Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate : Winning together : Strong communication & collaboration skills, including the ability to effectively work as a member of a larger team of attorneys and legal professionals to serve internal business partners.Customer Focus : Demonstrated history of working closely with internal business partners as a strategic partner to identify and prioritize business needs and assess and communicate risk.Driving Success : Consistently demonstrate an understanding of, and motivation to, achieve business goals in a legally defensible manner.Why join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect : A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributionsAn annual incentive bonus planGenerous paid time offA supportive and responsive management approachOpportunities for career growth and advancementPaid time off to volunteerAn employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schoolsMuch more!Salary Range : $149,000.00 - $218,750.00Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from the original posting date.Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $149,000 - $218,750
