If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
Job Description Summary
Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the legal education, skills and expertise needed to provide outstanding service, advice, and counsel, we want to hear from you!
As a General Counsel, you'll ensure that legal services are provided for one or more major businesses/areas. We'll count on you to work closely with the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO), business and senior leaders to evaluate the legal impact of various corporate or department strategies. You’ll lead a trusted team of legal experts charged with enabling integrated and differentiating solutions for a significant portion of the Fixed Income Asset Group, including Private Placements, Private Credit, and Private Debt Funds. The team provides primary legal advice to include the development and execution of investment strategy, global market views, portfolio composition, resource allocation, priorities, and pipeline and risk / regulatory management.
Job Description
Reporting Relationships: Reports to VP, Associate General Counsel
Key Responsibilities:
Provides proactive and reactive strategic and tactical advice/counsel to assigned business area. Provides legal subject matter expertise in support of business and operational projects. Responsible for overseeing legal guidance on operational strategic direction.
Interacts regularly with senior leaders in OCLO or the company on legal matters within area of responsibility. Has a moderate level of input into or influence on company decision-making
Creates practical and effective solutions to the most complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems. On behalf of the company or the area of expertise, has periodic interaction with persons outside of the company.
Makes recommendations on and ensures compliance with approved organization and outside counsel budgets.
Develops objectives for implementation of legal initiatives.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Typical Skills and Experience:
Education: JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Licensing Requirement: Associates reporting within Nationwide’s Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) who are functioning in attorney roles must be fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.
Experience: Ten years of legal practice required with regulatory legal experience; organizational and managerial skills; and understanding of relevant insurance, financial and investment regulations.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong verbal and written communications skills. Strong legal and analytical skills, sophisticated negotiation experience and intellectual agility. Leads and coordinates highly complex cases.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Normal office environment
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, 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, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
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Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for AVP, Associate General Counsel - 112614 : $175,000.00-$326,000.00The expected starting salary range for AVP, Associate General Counsel - 112614 : $175,000.00 - $291,000.00
