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Corporate Counsel - Corporate Transactions

33553

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity.

 

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Join an award-winning,  equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do.

 

Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate. Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together!

 

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered. We are open to candidates nationwide. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to support Mergers & Acquisitions, strategic investments, reinsurance, and other insurance-related transactions. This attorney will handle a wide range of complex transactional and regulatory work, including drafting and negotiating reinsurance agreements, investment agreements, regulatory filings, and commercial real estate leases. The role also supports internal and external reinsurance programs, corporate governance, investment management, treasury, and corporate finance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong insurance transactional experience, comfort with insurance regulatory frameworks, and the ability to advise business partners and executives with clear, timely, and strategic legal guidance on contract terms, regulatory issues, and risk management. We are open to a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel based on experience. 

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides specialized legal interpretations relating to the assigned Corporate Legal Division: Property and Casualty, Litigation, Labor and Agency, Life Company.
  • Researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions on specialized questions including corporate transactions and corporate secretarial, and legal liability pertaining to areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions. 
  • Makes appearances before various tribunals in respect to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
  • Assists in the drafting of bills for proposed legislation.
  • Drafts letters, opinions, and briefs directed to government boards and agencies (e.g., insurance departments, attorney generals, and boards of equalization).
  • Prepares legal briefs and pleadings in specialized matters involving Farmers Insurance Group organizations. 
  • Conducts legal research and drafts points, authorities, and briefs.
  • Researches and writes opinions for Claims department on liability or coverage of particular files.
  • Monitors recovery from the Companies' carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
  • Responsible for and anticipates the legal needs of the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions. 
  • Monitors recovery from the Companies' carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
  • Approves and modifies forms of insurance policies, endorsements, and other forms; and interprets policy language.
  • Gives opinions on disability insurance coverage; handles appeals to Department of Employment regarding disability coverage; and approves and recommends changes in group disability coverages and group life insurance coverage purchased from outside carriers for employees and agents.
  • Correlates policy coverage with booklets describing coverage distributed to employees and agents.
  • Indexes legal opinions and keeps index of recent cases and legal articles pertinent to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions 
  • Manages special assignments as requested by legal department management.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary; however, the incumbent must be able to speak, hear normal conversation and read normal newsprint; have the ability to lift and/or carry 50 lbs.; climb normal stairs and step stools and reach to a height requiring complete extension of the torso, arms and legs.

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.

Education Requirements

LLB or JD degree required and membership in the California Bar, and completion of review or seminar courses in corporate law and associated fields; as well as meet all MCLE rules and regulations.

Experience Requirements

Four years as an attorney in the field of corporate law and experience in related areas of responsibility.

 

Preferred experience:

  • Experience with insurance regulatory filings in affiliate and M&A contexts
  • Strong knowledge of insurance investment and reinsurance principles, contract structures, and regulatory requirements.

Special Skill Requirement

Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $115,275 - $196,130
    o CO Only: $108,375 - $169,070 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $108,375 - $181,060
    o MA Only: $108,375 - $181,060 
  • o MD Only: $108,375 - $181,060
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $108,375 - $196,130 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $115,275 - $169,070 
    o WA Only:  $108,375 - $205,750 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): US - CA - Woodland Hills, R_US - United States

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com


Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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