Assistant General Counsel III, REMOTE at AF Group in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Remote Opportunity. Must reside with the U.S.


AF Group's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Corporate Practice Group (CPG) is primarily responsible for providing the following core functions: Legal Services, Compliance Oversight, and Contract Risk Management (including Corporate Procurement). Under the direction of the General Counsel and in coordination and collaboration with the OGC leadership and legal team, the attorney in this position will have the following areas responsibility within each of these core functions:



LEGAL SERVICES - Supporting all business segments and all enterprise services, with areas of particular focus to include multiline Property & Casualty (P&C) products, program and fronting business, board relations and corporate governance, finance, human resources, and enterprise risk management



COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT -Supporting all aspects of compliance oversight, including corporate compliance, external compliance, Medicare Secondary Payer Act compliance, and data privacy/security



CONTRACT RISK MANAGEMENT - Supporting all aspects of OGC's contract risk management function, including contract drafting and review, developing methods and metrics that promote improved contractual risk allocation for the organization, partnering with procurement, data governance, IT security, and other key stakeholders, and negotiating terms and conditions with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties



SPECIAL PROJECTS/LEGAL RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - Supporting OGC's involvement in all other matters in which it may be called upon to render services, provide advice and counsel, or otherwise assist in successfully achieving the organization's objectives, as well as developing, deploying, and maintaining strategies, structures, and processes to optimize the deployment of legal resources and the effective management of information necessary to promote increased departmental productivity and efficiency.


This position will support all brands and shared services across AF Group.



RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.
• Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.
• Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.
• Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.
• Provides objective assessment of risk areas.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• Provide legal representation in court, arbitration and/or administrative agencies. May assist other attorneys with appearances.
• Give work direction to legal support professionals in the department.
• Prepare for and attend depositions.
• Prepare for and attend hearings and appeals
• Possess and applies an advanced comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures to the completion of complex assignments.
• Operates with substantial latitude for action and/or decision.
• Provides leadership on major projects and may provide work direction and training to other attorneys.
• Conducts broad legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the Company's business.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of personnel performance.
• Act as senior program or project manager.
• Mentor less-experienced professionals.
• Acts as a back-up in absence of Manager.

Additional Corporate Focus Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with departments and senior management to prioritize and address high risk compliance concerns and to develop policies, procedures, and training, as necessary.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for compliance questions and advice on a wide variety of compliance matters, including but not limited to, privacy and security, conflicts of interest, and proposed, new or revised laws or regulations.
• Develop internal controls preventing and detecting patterns of illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
• Provide legal representation for the enterprise at regulatory hearings before state and federal agencies.
• Responsible for critical contractual formation involving high risk areas and visibility.
• Establishes highest-level contract strategy and recommends implementation of strategic contract opportunities with significant impact to the corporation.
• Provides contractual domain expertise in implementation, execution and administration.
• Participates in development of business alliance and partnering, acquisitions and divestitures, source selection procedures and process, make or buy determinations.
• Provides guidance to cross-functional business team members.
• Champions contract policy and procedure revision and improvement.
• Lead negotiation responsibilities.
• Understands the business case and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.



EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:




EDUCATION:



A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.



EXPERIENCE:



Minimum of six (6) years of legal experience, with four (4) years of experience in the insurance industry.



SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
• Ability to understand complex legal issues.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization.
• Effective leadership, management and advocacy skills.
• Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail.
• Skilled in development of policies, procedures, training methods and materials.
• Basic to working knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.
• Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.

Additional SKA Required for Assistant General Counsel III

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the Enterprise.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance industry and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively represent corporate, legislative, and regulatory interests in a variety of situations.
• Ability to provide functional advice to other attorneys and clients on complicated matters.
• Advanced contract and technical knowledge, and/or experience in international contracting, joint venture formation, strategic partnering, or other highly complex contractual arrangements.
• Projects outcomes/costs and benefits of applying legal and administrative resources and is responsible for achieving planned outcomes and targeted return on invested resources.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Strong leadership skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:



Work is mostly performed in an office/remote setting with no unusual hazards. Travel is required. Must be able to drive an automobile and have valid operator license. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to handle documents, books, manuals; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.


The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.


Pay Range


"Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $131,900 and $220,900."


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an \"at will\" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.


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