Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Columbus, OH

In-House

Columbus, OH

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Columbus, OH

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Nationwide is Hiring a Counsel for their Pet Insurance Business, Offering Competitive Salary and Remote Work Option!

H1: Nationwide Pet Insurance Business Counsel Role

H2: Join Our Legal Team and Deliver Top-Quality Services for a Fortune 100 Company!

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company that is passionate about delivering extraordinary care to its customers. They are currently seeking a Counsel for their Pet Insurance Business who is knowledgeable in legal and regulatory matters related to personal lines insurance. This full-time position can be done remotely, providing a flexible work option for the right candidate.

Job Title: Counsel - Pet Insurance Business

Company: Nationwide

Location: Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza (Remote work option available)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: 91838

Salary Range: $134, - $202,

Job Description:

As Counsel, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and building strong relationships with team members and business leaders at all levels. Your role will involve identifying and assessing risks, recommending risk management strategies, and actively participating in decision-making processes. You will also have the opportunity to lead complex and strategic matters, mentor less experienced attorneys, and build a wide network of positive relationships within the company and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal advice and build strong relationships with team members and business leaders
- Identify and assess risks in unique or complex business situations and create risk management recommendations
- Address high-risk situations and understand the company's risk tolerance
- Build creative, practical, and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent
- Interact with external partners on behalf of the company
- Lead complex and strategic negotiations
- Mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals
- Build and maintain a wide network of positive relationships within the company and with external partners
- Work independently and lead teams on group/client tasks, projects, or assignments

Qualifications:

- JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- Fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing, and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements in state(s) of practice
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience with demonstrated business knowledge
- In-depth legal and regulatory knowledge of personal lines insurance

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

- Proficiency in drafting, amending, and interpreting contracts
- Ability to evaluate and provide advice on permissible versus prohibited conduct or content in sales and marketing
- Specific legal or regulatory knowledge related to pet insurance
- Experience with and understanding of reinsurance principles and regulations

Benefits:

- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off with 18 days minimum per full calendar year
- Nine paid holidays
- 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
- 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid pension plan
- Business casual attire

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide also complies with the Iowa Smoke.

For New York residents, please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 ()

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range will be determined by various factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, location, and market labor cost. The national salary range for this position is $124,,, with an expected starting salary range of $134, - $202,.

If you are passionate about delivering top-quality legal services and have the necessary qualifications and experience, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join Nationwide's Legal team and be part of a diverse organization that values excellence and innovation.