Corporate Counsel

Jewelers Mutual Group • Neenah, WI

55d

About The Position

The primary overall responsibility of this position is to contribute to the business objectives of the Company by providing timely and effective legal and compliance counsel and support. Jewelers Mutual Group is a mission-driven organization focused on raising the tide of the industry. Since 1913, the company has been committed to supporting the Jewelry industry and putting customers at the center of everything they do. As a financially strong, forward-thinking, and curiosity-driven company, Jewelers Mutual is guided by its core values of Agility, Accountability, and Relevancy, leading through innovation. As a technology-focused organization, they embrace cutting-edge tools and data-driven insights to continuously improve products, services, and customer experience. Their mission is to be the industry’s most trusted advisor by investing in their people, adopting new technologies, and striving for excellence. They are dedicated to fostering growth through collaboration, powered by bold thinking, teamwork, and the passion of their people. The culture encourages employees to move fast, embrace change, always look for better ways, and grow, thrive, and help shape what’s next. Employees can make an impact while building their future.

Requirements

• Law degree from a nationally recognized law school, with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• 0-5 years of private practice or corporate in-house experience.
• Recent law school graduates with prior legal internship, externship, or clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Substantive legal knowledge, creativity in problem solving, and use of independent discretion and judgment.
• High level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills and personal judgment to establish, prioritize and execute tasks and goals.
• Self-starter with the ability to build a strong rapport with individuals across the Company business units and functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn various software and research applications.

Nice To Haves

• Property/casualty insurance background and jewelry industry experience are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements (services, licensing, non-disclosure, ), and draft policy language, memos and correspondence.
• Perform legal and factual research and apply law to relevant Company circumstances.
• Function as legal advocate and advisor concerning legal rights, obligations and privileges of the Company and those acting on its behalf.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to oversee litigation, regulatory compliance, contract and other matters.
• Assist in managing Company intellectual property and Company information privacy and records retention matters.
• Review marketing and communications materials, including promotional events, for legal compliance.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding corporate operations, ensuring appropriate procedures are in place for sharing information and following up with relevant individuals.
• Proactively volunteer, pioneer ideas and accomplish assignments as a legal subject matter expert on Company and department projects and committees.
• Assist with responses to customer complaints originating from state insurance departments.
• Prepare and present formal or informal legal educational sessions.
• Build and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing own tasks and responsibilities to completion with minimal ongoing guidance, exhibiting a depth of core skills, integrity, resourcefulness and diligence, and motivating and influencing others through a diligent, professional approach.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• performance bonuses
• generous paid time off
• top-tier retirement program with 401(k) matching and additional company contributions
• Collaborative Culture
• 50% charitable gift matching
• paid volunteer time
• Great Place to Work® Certified

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree