Counsel, Corporate Litigation

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

1d•$107,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide's Legal team is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Counsel, Corporate Litigation. This position supports the AVP, Senior Counsel and business in analyzing and managing litigation portfolios, identifying trends, and providing clear insights to various departments and business partners. The Counsel will offer expert legal advice with minimal direction, lead complex and strategic matters with significant enterprise risk, and assess legal risk to develop practical solutions and case strategies. The role involves providing clear guidance on corporate litigation matters and building strong relationships across the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) and business partners to serve as a reliable legal advisor. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Requirements

JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
Fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.
Proven legal expertise.
Typically, four or more years of relevant legal experience.
Has a moderate amount of experience in an area of legal expertise.
Knowledge of legal practices and procedures.
Project management concepts and techniques.
Proven verbal and written communication skills for interacting with mid-level OCLO associates and business partners.
Analytical ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts.
Has limited decision-making ability.
Ability to organize and coordinate projects and cases.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Responsibilities

Manages legal matters regularly that are routine, as well as some more complex issues.
Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business initiatives, processes and needs.
Researches legal precedents and regulations, defines legal and factual issues, drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions.
Builds relationships and provides legal counsel primarily to other attorneys and business partners on legal matters within an area of expertise.
Assists with the effective resolution of routine to complex issues.
May have occasional interaction with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization.
Keeps appropriate business partners and leaders advised of key issues that impact them.
Stays informed of new legislative, regulatory, and case law activity in area of expertise.
Works as a team member on multiple group/client assignments.
Leads teams on tasks, projects or assignments as needed.
May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural, business or legal issues.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
company-paid pension plan
business casual attire