Corporate Counsel, Business Legal

Assurant

Corporate Counsel providing legal support for Assurant’s Global Housing Business focusing on commercial contracts and regulatory issues. Advising on legal matters impacting Lending Solutions business.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $103,800 - $173,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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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 skillsrelationship management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeJuris Doctor (JD)active law license