Job Purpose
The Associate General Counsel, Contracts provides legal counsel and advice on a wide variety of corporate matters, with a specific focus on commercial contracts. The Associate General Counsel, Contracts provides objective, thorough, timely, and well-researched legal advice that balances the business objectives and goals of the Company with legal risks, and assists the Company in achieving its business objectives. The Associate General Counsel strives to collaborate and partner with its business clients in navigating internal corporate policies and procedures and contractual, legal, and regulatory obligations. Primarily responsible for reviewing, negotiating, editing, and drafting contractual documents relating to all types of commercial agreements, including information technology contracts, cyber security contracts, contractor and consultant agreements, purchasing agreements, administrative agreements, confidentiality agreements, intellectual property licenses, professional engagement letters, settlement agreements, hotel agreements, event agreements, and other goods and service agreements.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a primary legal contact and contract negotiator for commercial contracts.
Facilitate the contracts review process, including providing advice to business personnel, participating in contract negotiations, and coordinating contract review by other Attorneys as needed.
Routinely review and provide advice to business personnel regarding the interpretation of existing contracts.
Support and promote compliance of internal policies and procedures surrounding the contracting process.
Support and contribute to the internal contract database, including contract review requests, status of contract reviews, and reporting as required.
Oversee outside counsel as needed.
Develop expertise and serve as subject matter expert on various matters as requested by leadership.
Other Duties
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent verbal, written (drafting), and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively, with ability to articulate important legal concerns/principles to non-legal business units.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and colleagues, as well as internal and external contacts.
Holds self and others accountable to meet and exceed expectations and to deliver business results.
Experience with a contract management system preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives in order to achieve strategic business results.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school required.
Member in good standing of a State Bar Association required.
10+ years of contracting or contract law experience required.
IT Contracting experience preferred
Cyber security and regulation experience preferred
Job Level that this position reports to (i.e., Manager, Director, etc.):
AVP or above
We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.
At Jackson, our employees are empowered to bring a fresh perspective, confront new challenges, and define their own career paths. We value the unique perspectives and innovative ideas that come from our employees' diverse backgrounds.
Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Home Office: Lansing, Michigan) and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York (Home Office: Purchase, New York). Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) located in Chicago, Illinois, is an SEC-registered investment adviser and Jackson subsidiary.
Annuities are distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, Member FINRA. PGDS (US ONE) LLC (PGDS-US) is a services company and Jackson subsidiary that supports Jackson and Jackson affiliates across the globe. PGDS-US associates provide world-class expertise and services that are essential to Jackson and its affiliated companies.
Jackson companies offer an outstanding benefits package including competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, a matching 401(k) retirement plan, adoption assistance, education matching gift program and dependent tuition program. Online applications requested. Contact human.resources@jackson.com for alternate formats for accommodation.
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