Attorney

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Attorney monitors, evaluates, and responds to regulatory and legislative actions affecting the Family of Companies and corporate affairs, helping protect the companies and their policyholders from unnecessary fines, penalties, and adverse public relations. The role creates, monitors, and updates company-wide compliance protocols to address emerging issues proactively. As a member of the Legal Department, the Attorney researches laws and judicial decisions and applies them to the business enterprise. The Attorney also assists with handling or supervising outside counsel on matters including intellectual property, real estate, contracts, litigation, insurance policy issues, legislation, campaign finance, member legal education, and other general legal matters. The position monitors insurance-related and general corporate regulatory and legislative developments, evaluates their impact on Farm Bureau Insurance and Michigan Farm Bureau, and supports Michigan Farm Bureau legislative counsel. Working with departments across the Family of Companies, the Attorney develops compliance best practices and researches and assists with responses to compliance-related complaints and actions. The role participates in projects requiring compliance expertise, makes recommendations on topics such as privacy, annuity suitability, document retention, electronic document delivery and signatures, adverse action notifications, and cancellation requirements, and advises administrative staff about laws and regulations affecting their functions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and good standing, with no record of professional disciplinary action.
High personal standards necessary to handle highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to establish amicable and trusted relationships with directors, management, and business associates.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience as a corporate or insurance attorney.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate, and respond to regulatory and legislative actions affecting the Family of Companies and corporate affairs.
Develop, monitor, and update company-wide compliance protocols to address emerging compliance issues.
Research laws and judicial decisions and apply them to the circumstances of the business enterprise.
Assist with handling or supervision of outside legal counsel on intellectual property, real estate, contracts, litigation, insurance policy issues, legislation, campaign finance, member legal education, and other general legal matters.
Monitor insurance-related and general corporate-related regulatory and legislative actions, evaluate their impact on Farm Bureau Insurance and Michigan Farm Bureau, and support Michigan Farm Bureau legislative counsel.
Work with departments across the Family of Companies to develop compliance best practices.
Research and assist in responding to complaints and actions against the companies related to compliance.
Participate in corporate projects requiring compliance expertise and research and recommend approaches to relevant compliance matters.
Advise administrative staff about laws and regulations affecting their respective functions.