Senior Associate Counsel – P&C

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide legal counsel to Alliant's corporate departments and business units on a wide array of legal matters.

• Oversee external legal representation as necessary.

• Analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts and various legal documents.

• Contribute to the development of legal department processes, procedures, practices, and company policies.

• Assist in supervising, mentoring, and training associate attorneys and members of the legal team.

• Offer guidance on intricate legal issues while anticipating, mitigating, and advising on potential legal challenges.

• Lead and manage specific legal initiatives, projects, and functions.

• Review, draft, negotiate, and provide counsel on agreements related to mergers and acquisitions.

• Collaborate with corporate, business development, accounting, sales, and human resources teams regarding policies, procedures, and compliance.

• Respond to subpoenas and litigation discovery requests in coordination with external counsel and internal teams.

• Create, enhance, and update contract templates and other legal forms.

• Support M&A activities, including deal negotiations, transaction executions, and post-close integration.

• Conduct due diligence reviews to identify and address transaction and integration challenges.

• Advise on corporate governance, entity management, legal compliance, and filing obligations.

• Review and draft formation documents, governing instruments, board resolutions, and corporate records.

• Develop, revise, and oversee legal department policies, processes, and procedures.

• Establish and manage training protocols for attorneys and legal team members.

• Create and deliver presentations on contracting, legal compliance, and other legal topics.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is mandatory.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.

• Must be a member in good standing of at least one State Bar or the District of Columbia Bar.

• Proven experience in preparing, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with minimal oversight.

• Experience providing advice on corporate governance and entity management issues.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to deliver legal advice in a practical, business-focused manner to non-legal personnel.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.

• Demonstrated business acumen with the capability to inspire trust and confidence among senior management.

• Proven leadership qualities and the flexibility to adapt skills to varying contexts and environments.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong professional relationships with internal clients, management, and legal colleagues.

• Superior planning, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

• Sound judgment, including strong business judgment.

• Proficient contract drafting and negotiation competencies.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.