Corporate Counsel

The Mutual Group•Iowa - TMG Home Office, IA

8d•$120,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel shapes and oversees The Mutual Group’s regulatory, compliance, and legal work. The role applies expertise across corporate law, employment law, contracts, and regulatory compliance to provide legal advice, implement best practices, mitigate risks, and uphold ethical standards. The Corporate Counsel advises senior management and cross-functional teams to help align business objectives with legal requirements and support transparency and accountability. The position advises Human Resources on employment matters; supports corporate litigation, disputes, subpoenas, and legal holds; manages intellectual property matters through outside counsel; advises Marketing and Corporate Communications; oversees the corporate policy framework; and reviews routine commercial and corporate contracts. Employees living within 30 miles of the TMG home office are expected to work on a hybrid or in-office schedule. The initial training period may require additional in-office days.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing.
At least 5 years of legal experience, with significant focus on corporate law matters.
Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm serving regulated industries.
Strong understanding of federal and state regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and strong corporate governance.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
Experience with employment law.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance or similar regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Advise Human Resources on employment and employee-related matters, including performance management, investigations, accommodations, leaves, discipline, and terminations.
Monitor federal and state employment law developments and advise HR and leadership about their potential impact.
Advise on 401(k) and other employee benefits matters.
Review, develop, and update employment-related policies, procedures, forms, and other HR materials.
Assist in managing corporate legal disputes and litigation, including intellectual property, alleged bad faith, employment, and other corporate claims.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal partners on litigation strategy, discovery, reporting, and resolution.
Manage subpoenas, requests for information, and other legal requests received by The Mutual Group and its affiliates.
Coordinate legal holds, including issuance, administration, collection, and release, with business and technology stakeholders.
Manage the company’s intellectual property portfolio and related legal matters through outside counsel, including trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights.
Coordinate trademark filings, renewals, registrations, enforcement, and related outside counsel activities.
Advise business teams on intellectual property issues involving products, branding, marketing materials, technology, and third-party content.
Advise Marketing and Corporate Communications on advertising, marketing materials, external communications, website content, social media, and other corporate collateral.
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations for communications, including claims, disclosures, intellectual property, endorsements, and third-party content.
Partner with business stakeholders to develop practical, risk-based communications and marketing review approaches.
Oversee the legal aspects of the corporate policy framework and partner with policy owners to develop, review, update, retire, and maintain policies and procedures.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may require policy changes and support policy governance, including ownership, periodic review, approvals, and implementation.
Review and advise on routine corporate agreements, including vendor, nondisclosure, and service agreements, and other commercial contracts.
Guide business owners on contractual risks and provisions, including obligations, indemnification, liability limits, confidentiality, and data protection.
Monitor recurring contractual issues and identify opportunities to improve standard terms, templates, and processes.