Corporate Counsel I
Location: Mercer Island, Washington
Description: Farmers is looking of Corporate Counsel I right now, this job will be depute in Washington. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Position Description
Furnishes specialized legal advice to the various departments within the Company in matters dealing with the most critical legal areas. Researches and prepares oral or written opinions to such legal questions. Assists in carrying out legal procedures to resolve matters as assigned by General Counsel. Coordinates, monitors, and manages all legal matters as assigned pertaining to the Company. Works with General Counsel to maintain the Company's project and case management system.
Position Requirements
- Monitors all legal matters related to the Farmers New World Life Insurance Company as assigned by General Counsel.
- Provides regular reports regarding the status of projects, cases, and/or legal requests.
- Monitors compliance by assign staff on report procedures and requirements.
- Provides advice, guidance, and strategy regarding corporate legal matters as assigned.
- Maintains and monitors computerized project and case management system.
- Researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions on specialized questions of policy coverage and legal liability.
- Based on assigned Corporate Legal division, furnishes advice and opinions on the specialized legal aspects of: life and financial services company legal matters including corporate transactions, affiliate transactions, and corporate governance matters.
- Identifies and reports to the General Counsel and Company Chief Executive on areas and problems which are systemic and may give rise to exposure to the Companies.
- Conducts legal research and drafts points, authorities, and briefs.
- Manages specialized legal problems regarding subsidiary or affiliate companies as assigned.
- Provides assistance to trial attorneys on matters of procedure and substantive law including pleadings, discovery matters, and policy coverage questions as directed by General Counsel and as may be directed within Company's parent organization; manages life company matters, commercial matters, and regulatory matters, including representing Company before regulatory agencies.
- Manages special assignments as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 5 years as an attorney in the field of insurance. Experience in general insurance, financial services, corporate law, and related areas of responsibility.
- Insurance regulatory work preferred
- Active membership in the bar of 1 or more states
Required job duties include sedentary work as well as some or all of the following physical activities; lifting and/or carrying 40-lbs (suitcases, projectors, handouts, laptop computer, etc.), seeing, speaking, hearing, and occasional operation of a motor vehicle.
Physical Environment
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.
Education Requirements
LLB or JD degree; membership in the Washington Bar, preferred; completion of review or seminar courses in corporate law and associated fields, as well as meet all MCLE rules and regulations.
Experience Requirements
5 years as an attorney in the field of insurance. Experience in general insurance, financial services, corporate law, and related areas of responsibility.
Special Skills Requirements
Basic computer knowledge.
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This job will be started on: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:54:51 GMT
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