Allstate · 5 days ago
Commercial Counsel, Law and Regulation (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expAllstate is a company dedicated to protecting families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. They are seeking a Commercial Counsel to provide strategic legal counsel on various business matters, particularly in technology and data, while navigating legal and regulatory challenges. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechVenture Capital
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide real-time, strategic legal counsel on a wide array of business matters, including product development, marketing, sales, and emerging technologies
Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements—especially those involving technology, data, and service arrangements
Advise on legal risk management and evolving regulatory landscapes in areas such as technology, commercial contracts, privacy, and consumer protection
Contribute to enterprise-wide strategies by collaborating across business units, policy, compliance, and legal teams
Anticipate legal issues and offer practical, innovative solutions in fast-paced and dynamic business environments
Conduct in-depth legal research and help assess the impact of emerging laws or regulations on business activities
Help foster alignment between business goals and legal frameworks in regulated industries
Navigate ambiguity with confidence and help shape emerging business models and opportunities
Contribute to a culture of open dialogue and collaborative problem solving across a distributed, virtual team
Partnering with product teams on a new technology rollout or exploring a novel corporate structure
Synthesizing insights from multiple legal experts to offer business-focused guidance in plain language
Drafting complex data licensing agreements or leading the negotiation of strategic commercial deals
Leading the implementation of a compliance or risk mitigation plan in collaboration with other departments
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate and active bar membership in good standing
A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, within a law firm or the in-house legal department of a mid- to large-sized organization
Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial law, privacy, technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, corporate strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, international operations, and/or highly regulated industries
Experience working within a corporate parent company and across a family of affiliated entities
Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on collaboration, team development, mentoring, and strategic guidance
Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience managing departmental or legal budgets
Solid project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple workstreams
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant legal or business technology tools
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
High business acumen, including the ability to assess and communicate legal risk in a commercial context and contribute to the development of business cases and return-on-investment evaluations
Experience supporting a commercial business unit and/or professional experience beyond traditional legal roles
Preferred
Thrives in areas of law that are emerging, complex, and continually evolving
Brings process-building skills and a desire to drive efficiency
Contributes creative solutions and innovative thinking
Balances both legal rigor and business pragmatism
Values diverse perspectives and fosters inclusive collaboration
Company
Allstate
Allstate is an insurance company that offers car, home, and life insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Allstate.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-01-13Post Ipo Equity
1993-06-11IPO
Leadership Team
Jonathan Adkisson
SVP & General Manager - Direct Distribution
Guy Hill
Executive Vice President, Product Management
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