In-House Counsel, Privacy and Info Security

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

18h•$137,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Are you an experienced counsel ready to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of law, technology, and business? State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is seeking a talented in-house counsel to join our Privacy and Information Security Unit (PISU) within the Corporate Law Department. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal guidance across a broad range of enterprise programs, including privacy, technology, information security, risk management, and compliance. You’ll be at the forefront of our digital transformation journey, working with AI and machine learning initiatives, helping to drive innovation while effectively managing regulatory, contractual, and reputational risks. Location & Work Arrangement: This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, and offers a hybrid work arrangement. This means you will work both in the office and remotely, with the majority of your time spent on-site. Please note that work arrangements may evolve over time depending on business needs. About State Farm: At State Farm, we help customers protect what matters most, recover after accidents or disasters, and plan for the future. Our employees are supported and empowered to grow both professionally and personally in a collaborative environment that values integrity and service, it's part of who we are and have been since 1922. If you are a forward thinking legal professional excited about working at the intersection of law, technology, and business, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with State Farm!

Requirements

Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
Must have an active license to practice law in at least one state and be a member in good standing of the bar
Must be able to obtain a limited license in IL if not already appropriately licensed in IL
An ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with
privacy and/or information security laws and regulations
risk and/or compliance programs
Strong understanding of AI governance and data lifecycle risk management, combined with a proactive, continuous learning mindset in the evolving AI and cybersecurity regulatory landscape.
Proven track record in organizations subject to GLBA regulations and deep knowledge of GLBA requirements
Demonstrated adaptability, learning agility, and the ability to excel in a collaborative environment
Applicants should be able to demonstrate success anticipating legal issues and enabling clients’ needs through the practice of practical, preventative law.
Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work
Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
Limited travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of the work
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Holding CIPP/US and/or CIPT Certifications is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on federal and state privacy and information security laws, enterprise risk management, and compliance and ethics programs.
Counsel on related areas such as information retention, crisis management, AML/OFAC, business continuity, telematics, and technology-related matters.
Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate the fast-changing landscape of law, technology, and business priorities.

Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!
Potential starting salary range: $137,000 - $225,000
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 20 of base salary
At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!
Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.