| TrueNorth, an Insurance and Financial Strategies firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Counsel to support our Legal team in Cedar Rapids, IA. The primary responsibility of the Senior Counsel is to represent TrueNorth Companies on various matters by advising stakeholders within the organization on the legal and financial implications of business-related transactions, drafting legal entity documents, asset and equity transaction documents and other legal documents, and reviewing and advising on varied vendor arrangements and documents. This position requires strong organizational, collaboration, and time management skills, as well as the ability to handle numerous projects and deliverables simultaneously. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel, work with other in-house attorneys, and will engage directly with individuals in our various business units and operational departments. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Analyze sophisticated corporate entity structures and relationships in order to make appropriate legal recommendations regarding the same
- Learn, understand and advise on current sophisticated legal entity structure
- Learn and/or keep current with developments in the field of specialty to ensure compliance
- Draft, review, and provide advice regarding a wide range of legal entity documentation for corporations and LLCs
- Draft, negotiate, review, and provide advice regarding our internal operating agreements amongst our various business units and producers
- Draft, negotiate, review, and provide advice regarding a wide range of business agreements and documents such as: commercial contracts, third-party agreements, vendor contracts, and commercial leases
- Draft, review, negotiate, and collaborate with our business teams on all aspects of service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, and other Company agreements
- Understand and apply basic corporate finance and tax principals to corporate transactions
- Draft, review, and advise on corporate policies
- Coordinate and assist with development and implementation of efficient business processes around compliance, contracts, claims, litigation, carrier and broker agreements, and corporate documents
- Manage projects to ensure timely completion, effective communication, documentation, and implementation
- Assist in management and further development of members of the legal staff
- Perform other duties, as assigned, appropriate to the position
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - A Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
- Must be a member in good standing of the state bar
- 5-8 years of general corporate, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and other transactional experience
- Strong background in all aspects of corporate transactions and commercial contracts is required
- Experience working with insurance companies or independent insurance agencies is ideal
- Experience with data protection, privacy, Risk Management, Software Licensing and Intellectual Property, and insurance regulation is a plus
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES - Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage projects and time independently
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, energetic environment while maintaining a positive, outgoing attitude
- Extremely accurate and detail-oriented
- Knowledge of corporate entity and transactional matters
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Strong, professional verbal and written communication skills; must have the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly
- Collaborative team player
- Understand and maintain confidentiality in relationships with the company and its clients, carriers, and producers
We offer a competitive benefit package, wellness incentives and a positive work culture. TrueNorth is honored to be recognized by Inc 5000's as a Fasted Growing Company! TrueNorth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. |
