Counsel (Hybrid)

TruStage•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled attorney to join our dynamic legal team. As Counsel you will develop legal expertise and establish primary responsibility and accountability for identified projects and/or legal work mainly related to the legal needs of TruStage Investment Management, TruStage’s internal SEC-register investment adviser. You will work with an established team of attorneys, law specialists, and compliance staff in the handling of complex legal matters, under the supervision and guidance of your managing attorney. This individual will also work collaboratively with TruStage Investment Management, other business clients, and other attorneys within the Legal Department.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and continuing legal education within areas of specialty and responsibility.
Authorized to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction.
Generally, three to five years of legal experience with overall expert (or developing expert) status in specific law areas.
Developing knowledge and experience in the processes and procedures necessary to effectively represent TruStage in the judicial system, before governmental and regulatory agencies and in legislative bodies.
Developing knowledge and experience in TruStage operations and corporate affairs, including objectives, strategies, products and programs.
Good negotiation, analysis, reasoning, creativity, and judgment skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Project management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to present oneself and interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and invites consultation.
Demonstrated ability to think and act quickly and perform under significant pressure and deadlines.
Demonstrated sound organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and professionally with others.
Technical Skills Uses legal training to analyze issues, provide legal advice to the company, complete assignments and resolve issues.
Demonstrates command of the law and legal framework applicable to assigned subject area(s) and keeps current on legal developments.
Understands and effectively uses available technology to receive requests for advice, document recommendations, and store records.
Monitors trends related to innovation and technology in the legal profession and embraces opportunities for improving department operations and delivery of service.
Accountability Actively works toward meeting client needs and addressing client issues.
Obtains relevant information from the client necessary to address and solve client problems.
Takes personal responsibility for getting things done and involves others as appropriate.
Completes work in a timely manner.
Assists others in meeting client, department and company objectives.
Manages deadlines appropriately, including actively communicating about and resolving conflicting priorities when necessary.
Professionalism Acts with integrity and honesty in interactions with others.
Follows through on commitments.
Adheres to the professional rules of conduct.
Models respectful and inclusive behaviors towards others regardless of status or personal differences.
Displays sound judgment when making recommendations to others.
Listens to others.
Balances the needs of relevant stakeholders including business areas, the department and the company.
Participates in discussions and shares information and expertise with others.
Provides constructive feedback and willingly accepts feedback from others.
Performs some pro bono or other community service activities.
Business Acumen Understands business goals and key business drivers to achieve those goals.
Prioritizes activities that grow the top line, translate into long term profitability, and support business priorities.
Understands the client’s significant legal and business risks and associated risk management strategies.
Actively monitors industry-changing business and legal developments and trends.

Responsibilities

Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
Manages own workload and provides informal guidance to colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Solves moderate problems.
Proposes ideas for process improvements.
Approaches changes with flexibility.
Works independently, receives moderate guidance.
Provide legal advice, opinions and counseling to TruStage.
Determine, investigate, research, and analyze all legal aspects of projects.
Negotiate and draft legal documents.
Direct, manage and supervise outside counsel.
Represent TruStage before governmental, legislative and regulatory agencies and in trade association relations.
Develop legal expertise and high degree of knowledge of TruStage.
Develop and interact with key outside contacts.
Participate in cross functional teams, committees, task forces and special projects.
Developing a fundamental understanding of financials and dynamics of the specific TruStage entities/business units to which you provide support.
Translates legal advice into terms that are business focused.
The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.