Counsel - Liberty Mutual

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Liberty Mutual Insurance has an exciting opportunity available for a highly qualified attorney who is either a specialist or highly experienced generalist handling complex legal assignments for a shared service group, focused on high-volume work, leveraging disciplined processes and technology, as appropriate. As a Home Office Counsel, you will provide legal advice and carry out actions which have an impact upon the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the Company while maintaining high standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality oral and written legal advice in a cost-effective manner to internal clients.
• Recommend practical courses of action to achieve client goals within the scope of what is legally permissible.
• Perform comprehensive research and analysis of reported cases, statutes, regulations and other legal materials regarding issues often characterized by an absence of clear legal precedent and renders clear and unambiguous legal opinions and advice as necessary.
• Representative duties include: Drafting and reviewing legal documents (e.g. contracts, insurance policies, leases) involving substantial legal issues.
• Providing advice regarding the implications of new laws substantially impacting the Company's business.
• Anticipating legal issues and encouraging practices to prevent problems from arising.
• May assign, direct and review the work of law clerks and paralegals.
• May prepare and conduct training sessions for internal clients.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal issues and developments in the law.
• Leverages processes and technology to assist in legal review function. Must be tech competent and curious about the use of legal technology for legal review.
• Other duties may vary according to practice group.

• Requirements include excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues.
• Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required.

**This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.**

At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That's why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you'll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" on IDG's Insider Pro and Computerworld's 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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