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Nationwide · 5 hours ago

Counsel - Annuity and Life Insurance Operations

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $202K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provides advice and expertise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal direction within a specific area of responsibility. Attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.

Identifies and assesses risks in unique or complex business situations. Creates risk management/mitigation recommendations demonstrating sound risk assessment and legal skills.

Addresses situations of high exposure or risk; understands business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Has input into or influence on company decision-making.

Builds creative, practical and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent. May interact with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization.

Leads matters that are complex and/or strategic in nature. Understands the business partner's goals, objectives and needs. Advises senior leaders on case law, legislative and regulatory matters. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of potential outcomes. Demonstrates strength with clients by clearly communicating legal requirements and cautionary counsel. Effectively responds to challenges and collaborates to achieve risk-mitigated outcomes.

Builds and maintains a wide network of positive relationships at many levels within the OCLO and with business partners, including at leadership levels.

Works independently and may also lead teams on group/client tasks, projects or assignments.

May mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on business and legal issues.

Qualification

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From ABA-accredited schoolLicensed attorneyLegal experience (6+ years)Complex legal practicesStatutes interpretationInsurance policies knowledgeProject coordinationDecision-making ability

Required

JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

Associates reporting within Nationwide’s Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) who are functioning in attorney roles must be fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.

Typically, six or more years of relevant legal experience.

Has demonstrated business knowledge.

Has proven experience with or knowledge of an area of law, complex legal practices and procedures.

Considered a specialist on a specific product, service or legal specialty (employment, finance, regulatory, real estate, securities, tax, etc.).

Possesses sound business knowledge with respect to area of legal support.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with associates and business partners.

Skilled at interpreting statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts.

Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.

Ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate complex projects and/or cases that cross functional or business lines.

Takes the lead role in complex and/or strategic negotiations.

Supervisory skills helpful, as this role may have the opportunity to supervise a small group of legal resources within an area of law.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short and long term disability coverage

Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date

Nine paid holidays

8 hours of Lifetime paid time off

8 hours of Unity Day paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company-paid pension plan

Business casual attire

Company

Nationwide

Glassdoor

3.9

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees