Associate Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with carriers, business associates, and vendors.

• Identify significant risks, suggest practical terms, and oversee negotiations and internal coordination leading to execution.

• Conduct research on federal and state insurance, consumer protection, privacy, and other relevant regulations.

• Provide guidance on products, customer processes, disclosures, consent, marketing, and operational workflows.

• Investigate intricate complaints and regulatory inquiries, preparing recommended responses.

• Collaborate with legal and business teams to resolve issues and address recurring problems.

• Assist in the design of policies, procedures, training, and controls.

• Review audit results and implement as well as track corrective measures.

• Address legal inquiries related to entity maintenance, licensing, appointments, and business growth.

• Tackle emerging legal issues as Jerry introduces new products and forms partnerships.

• Enhance templates, guidance, and workflows.

• Manage cases, deadlines, implementation, and escalation of significant or high-risk matters.

• Thoughtfully utilize AI and automation for research, drafting, and legal processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM).

• Demonstrated high academic achievement.

• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state or in Ontario, with good standing.

• 2+ years of pertinent legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house.

• Substantial experience in drafting, reviewing, or negotiating commercial contracts.

• Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Capability to formulate practical recommendations on unfamiliar topics.

• Experience managing multiple cases and collaborating with business stakeholders.

• Familiarity with U.S. legal issues and regulated sectors, such as insurance, fintech, consumer protection, or privacy is advantageous.

• Must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada.

• GPA information for undergraduate and graduate/professional law degrees is requested in the application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities / stock options.

• Health coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching (U.S.).

• RRSP plan with employer matching (Canada).

• Wellness benefits.

• Remote work support for most positions.

• Promotion based on performance.