Nationwide is seeking a Counsel to provide expert advice and build strong relationships with fellow team members and business leaders across many levels. The Counsel will provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work.
Requirements
- JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
- License/Certification/Designation: 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: six or more years of relevant legal experience
- Has demonstrated business knowledge
- Has proven experience with or knowledge of an area of law, complex legal practices and procedures
- Possesses sound business knowledge with respect to area of legal support
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with associates and business partners
- Skilled at interpreting statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts
- Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations
- Ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate complex projects and/or cases that cross functional or business lines
- Takes the lead role in complex and/or strategic negotiations
- Supervisory skills helpful, as this role may have the opportunity to supervise a small group of legal resources within an area of law
Benefits
- 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
