Corporate Counsel, Business Legal – Global Housing
Assurant
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $103,800 - $173,300 per year
About the role
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including insurance carrier agreements and client agreements.
- Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions.
- Lead B2B negotiations to ensure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives.
- Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
- Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions.
- Embed within the business to understand the objectives of the business unit(s) and the key elements driving profitability.
- Identify potential legal risks and/or impacts to existing businesses, new ventures, and products, as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active law license in good standing
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department providing counsel on business and contractual matters—ideally within the insurance or technology industry.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
- Highly autonomous and self‑motivated, with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency
- Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial considerations
- Strong knowledge of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and operational impacts
- Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal/regulatory issues and recommend sound courses of action
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationrisk managementcompliancecontract lifecycle managementdispute resolutionB2B agreementslegal analysisfinancial considerationslegal counsel
Soft Skills
autonomousself-motivatedsound judgmentmulti-priority managementbusiness strategy understandinginfluencing skillsoral communicationwritten communicationadvisory skillscollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeJuris Doctor (JD)active law license