Corporate Lawyer I, Procurement

Zurich North America has an outstanding opportunity for a talented attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel in the Corporate, Transactions & ESG team of our prestigious Corporate Law department located out of our headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.The position will involve substantial direct client contact and responsibility for a wide variety of business, legal, and compliance issues. Responsibilities will include simple to complex global, regional and local contract drafting and negotiations (including Claims Vendor Management Agreements, IT hardware / software, licensing, consulting, Master Service Agreements, Framework Agreements, etc.), real estate leasing and construction documents, and other matters as assigned. Familiarity with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Cloud computing, intellectual property, and data protection issues a plus. A demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and personal integrity are critical attributes for the successful candidate.Serve As a Strategic Partner By Proactively Consulting on legal matters and implications of potential business decisions and initiatives through assessment of riskAddressing corporate policy and compliance issuesProviding leadership on company, department and client initiativesClient Internally Focused - The job’s core deliverables rely on delivering service to internal clients, usually at the line manager or employee level. May involve sharing subject matter expertise to others in the organization or supporting others in their efforts to deliver on our promise.Basic Qualifications Juris Doctor and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal areaMember of the BarPreferred Qualifications Experience in developing, assessing and negotiating non-disclosure, consulting, service, IT and real estate contracts and other commercial documents for business units in many areasFamiliarity with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Cloud computing, intellectual property and data protection issuesExperience in assessing and identifying legal sufficiency as a procurement activityAbility to lead in a teamPC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Lexis or WestlawInsurance industry experienceStrong organizational and analytical skillsFamiliarity with Office 365 suite of applicationsCompensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The proposed salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability / vetLocation(s) : AM - SchaumburgRemote Working : HybridSchedule : Full TimeEmployment Sponsorship Offered : No#J-18808-Ljbffr