Corporate Counsel - ARAG North America

Are you an attorney with at least three years of litigation experience? Do you enjoy supporting the implementation of business strategy? Do you have a passion for serving as a trusted advisor? Do you excel at building relationships?

ARAG is hiring a corporate counsel! This person will provide legal services as a practicing attorney on behalf of the corporation and manage relationships with outside counsel. Being an attorney with a JD is required for this role.

• Draft, review and revise contracts for outside vendors, plan sponsors and others as needed, includes providing guidance on relevant documentation and reporting on potential risks in a contract.
• Resolve claims, consumer complaints and disputes prior to litigation.
• Oversee and manage litigation matters, including working with outside counsel, developing litigation strategies, and ensuring timely resolution of disputes.
• Provide legal support in the review and resolution of insurance claims, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure the company’s operations comply with all relevant state and federal laws, including insurance regulations and corporate governance requirements.
• Author, develop, implement, and update external facing legal documents to be used in DIY document assembly software system.
• Provide legal research and advice regarding product, speed to market, and distribution as it relates to insurance/services product placement.
• Author pilot opportunities, position papers, articles, blogs and other publications about legal plans and other topics as needed by the business.
• Partner with appropriate stakeholders to gain an understanding of their needs, challenges, and expectations.
• Provide education to appropriate stakeholders on legal issues impacting their functional responsibilities.
• Provide general legal counsel to organizational stakeholders as needed and appropriate.
• Advise General Counsel on a regular basis of legal developments within the business, providing pertinent detail prior to critical management meetings. 
• Serve as a positive role model by representing the ARAG at its Best.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of contract and general corporate law required.
• Solid knowledge of litigation management.
• General knowledge of relevant insurance department regulations.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to present information in formal and informalsettings.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and online research.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work and maintain a highly confidential working environment.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, flexible with changing priorities.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to interface and work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Strong customer orientation
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to perform factual and legal investigation
• Ability to perform legal research

Education – Juris Doctorate degree.

Experience – Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required;

• Contract experience required.
• Litigation experience required.
• Insurance experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Associations, etc. – Licensed to practice in the state of Iowa.

Physical – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.