JOB POST: Legal Consultant (Hybrid) at OneAmerica
Introduction
The Legal Consultant serves as a liaison to in-house counsel, outside counsel, and associates of the enterprise. Leads and manages multiple Legal Department projects of all business lines. This role partners with key stakeholders to ensure each project is following the Enterprise’s various policies, procedures, and internal controls. The Legal Consultant optimizes workflows and improves the operational effectiveness of the Legal Department by streamlining departmental processes and procedures. This individual also provides other administrative duties as assigned.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and hold a high standard of integrity while navigating stakeholders’ commitments and requests aligned to the needs of the business and in-house counsel.
- Assist in the draft, review and negotiation of a variety of complex documents with associates, vendors and other business partners.
- Work collaboratively with business-line leadership and associates.
- Create an effective team environment.
- Learn and own certain regulatory filings for the Enterprise.
- Collaborate consistently with in-house counsel.
- Provide general office administrative services.
- Create and review expense reports and process invoices.
Educational Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years legal experience in a law firm or legal department corporation setting as a Paralegal
- ABA approved Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Exceptional writing skills
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong judgment and decision making
- Or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
Salary Band: 05A
As a condition of employment, OneAmerica requires that all new hires who receive a job offer on or after April 18, 2022 provide evidence of full or partial vaccination against COVID-19 within three days of accepting an offer letter with OneAmerica and before employment begins. If applicable, new hires must submit proof that they have received the second dose of a two dose COVID-19 vaccine within 30 days after their first dose is complete. If a new hire wishes to submit a request to be exempt from the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy due to a medical condition, sincerely held religious belief or other legal requirement, the associate will have three days after an offer of employment has been accepted to submit their exemption request for review and consideration by OneAmerica.
This selected candidate will be expected to work Hybrid in Indianapolis, IN. The candidate will also be expected to physically return to the office in IN as business needs dictate or for team-building and collaboration.
If you are offered and accept this position, please be advised that OneAmerica does not have any offices located in the State of New York and OneAmerica associates are not permitted to work remotely in the State of New York.
Disclaimer:
OneAmerica is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Because this position is regulated by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, if an offer is made, applicants must undergo mandated background checks as a condition of employment. Such background checks include criminal history. A conviction is not necessarily an absolute bar to employment. Consistent with applicable regulatory guidelines and law, factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered.
To learn more about our products, services, and the companies of OneAmerica, visit oneamerica.com/companies.
Requisition Number: LEGAL004355/ 14 September 2022
