Commercial Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic legal advice on product innovation, marketing initiatives, sales processes, and emerging technologies.

• Formulate, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts related to advertising, marketing, and data service agreements.

• Provide guidance on legal risk management and the evolving regulatory landscape concerning technology, commercial agreements, privacy, and consumer protection.

• Collaborate with various business units, as well as policy, compliance, and legal teams, to develop enterprise-wide strategies.

• Anticipate potential legal challenges and propose practical, innovative solutions.

• Conduct legal research to evaluate the effects of new laws and regulations on business operations.

• Support the alignment of business objectives with legal frameworks in regulated sectors.

• Assist in shaping new business models and opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with a distributed, virtual team.

• Partner with product teams on technologies, mobile applications, innovative technologies, and unique corporate structures.

• Transform insights from legal experts into accessible, business-oriented guidance.

• Draft data licensing agreements and lead negotiations for commercial deals.

• Direct compliance and risk mitigation initiatives in conjunction with other departments.

• Provide counsel to Allstate’s Arity mobility data and telematics business unit, as well as its marketing solutions division.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing.

• At least 7 years of legal experience.

• Proficiency in one or more areas, including commercial law, privacy, advertising/marketing law, technology, artificial intelligence, or intellectual property.

• Experience working within a corporate parent organization and across a network of affiliated entities.

• Background in providing legal advice within the advertising sector.

• Strong business insight with the ability to evaluate and communicate legal risks in a commercial environment.

• Skills in process improvement and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.

• Exceptional leadership, collaboration, team development, mentoring, and strategic advisory skills.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.

• Experience in managing departmental or legal budgets.

• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant legal or business technology applications.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Proven discretion and professionalism in managing sensitive and confidential information.

• A dedicated, distraction-free home workspace equipped with appropriate desk and seating.

• Reliable internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

• Candidate must consent to a background investigation.

• Allstate typically does not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Travel required.

• Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.

• Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help cover internet expenses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives as part of a mission-driven team.