Overview:
Sentry Insurance has an opportunity within its Corporate Legal Department for an Associate Counsel. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Human Resources/Labor and Employment
• Employee Benefits/ERISA
• Safety/Health/Facilities
• Physical Security
• Social Media
• Investigations
The specialized experience can be in private practice or in a corporate legal department.
The total rewards package includes competitive salary and bonus, a relocation package, and excellent benefits. The position provides direct interaction with senior executives. The Corporate Legal Department is a collaborative, team-focused working environment.
This role will work out of our Stevens Point, WI office (Hybrid)
What You’ll Do:
• Provide legal advice and counsel to management, including direct interaction with senior executives, in areas of legal specialization and in general legal matters to assist in addressing a wide range of legal and business issues
• Ensure efficient and quality legal advice and counsel is provided through written or verbal communication
• Interact with policyholders, employees, agents, agencies, vendors, and other business contacts as necessary
• Represent the Company, or select and supervise outside counsel in the representation of the Company, in contested matters arising in courts, in administrative agencies, and before regulatory bodies across the U.S. and in other countries in which the Company has interests
• Manage and control expenses to contribute to the overall goals of the Corporate Legal Department
• Draft documents, agreements, contracts, and other materials requiring specific legal expertise
• Plan strategies for solving various legal and business problems, including litigation strategy, and has the primary responsibility for providing legal advice on these matters to management
• Assist management in developing operational strategies and solutions relating to corporate policy
• Review and analyze enacted and proposed state and federal laws and regulations that affect the Company, and advise on the implications of such laws, regulations, and draft legislation
• Work on projects assigned by the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer which involve research and recommendations on matters having Company-wide significance
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with other companies' legal departments and with members of local, state, and national bar groups Represent the Company in industry groups as assigned
What It Takes:
• A minimum of 3 years of overall legal experience
• Strong academic background and a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association License to practice law
• Proven ability to interact effectively with a variety of people
• Expertise in a specific area of law utilized in work experience with a law firm, an insurance company, or a corporation
What You'll Receive:
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
• To best support our associates and our culture, Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled work from home (Monday and Friday)/in office days (Tuesday through Thursday) after we begin to return to the office.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
How You’ll Apply:
If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
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About Sentry:
All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.
Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Nic La Rosa
NIC.LAROSA@SENTRY.COM
