Corporate Counsel
This position offers an optional hybrid work schedule, with three days working in the office and two days working remotely.
Are you an attorney looking to advance your career at a stable company while also maintaining a work life balance? Do you enjoy the challenge that comes from legal work that spans a variety of issues and diversity of topics? Consider joining Great West Casualty Company as a Corporate Counsel on our corporate legal team.
In this position, you will monitor and provide strategic guidance, consultation, and support to the various departments of Great West Casualty Company, Joe Morten & Son, Inc., and ORI affiliates in an effort to ensure conformity with legal requirements and to facilitate communication and coordination that fosters consistent, efficient, and appropriate practices in support of overall company business objectives. This role focuses on contract work and covers a diversity of issues including contract review, EMP, document retention, bankruptcy, collections, cybersecurity, state privacy laws, new regulations on business continuity plans, financing law and intellectual property such as trademark and copyright. You will also have the opportunity to put your strong communication and collaboration skills to good use as you effectively work with a diverse group of supervisors, managers and employees at our various locations.
Qualifications
- JD degree with license to practice in at least one state.
- Insurance law and financial background a plus.
- Experience in litigation, research, contract, intellectual property, employment, regulatory compliance, claims, and/or administrative law experience.
- Strong attention to detail with above-average multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to situations that require an immediate transition.
- The ability to read and analyze and apply to a fact scenario while confidently laying out your reasoning and rationale.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
High-performing attorneys in our office are:
- Adaptable: We are a billion-dollar company with offices across the United States. We need someone who can quickly acclimate to and accept change in their environment as we grow.
- Courageous: We need someone who has the courage to ask the hard questions while diplomatically navigating office politics.
- Eager to learn: We expect our legal professionals to stay abreast of changes in the industry, and we financially support the pursuit of CLEs, continuing education, and industry certifications.
Location: South Sioux City, Nebraska
Great West Casualty Company is headquartered in a metro area that joins three states. Our corporate office is in South Sioux City, Nebraska, just across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, in a region nicknamed Siouxland. Recently selected as the 7th most livable small city in the U.S., Siouxland is home to more than 180,000 residents, offers affordable Midwest living, a vibrant downtown, a multitude of outdoor activities, live music, semi-pro sports, shopping, and more.
Who we are:
Great West Casualty Company provides specialized insurance products unique to the trucking industry and outstanding customer service to the thousands of truck drivers and trucking companies we serve. Over the past 60 years, we have grown to five offices serving insureds in over 40 states. We are now one of America's largest insurers of trucking companies. If your passion is to help others, you value education and continuous improvement, you enjoy participating in community activities, and you want to be valued for your contributions, come be part of our successful team.
Why work for us?
We offer you a challenging career with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- A 37.5 hour work week.
- A formal Management Development Program.
- Paid study materials, exam fees, study day, and monetary awards for professional development.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Opportunities to impact the organization through participation in committees (Green Team, Fun Committee, etc.).
- Support of a healthy lifestyle through a wellness program and gym subsidy.
This position qualifies for relocation assistance. To learn more about Great West and our office locations, please visit our website www.gwccnet.com.
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