Senior Counsel - Transactions

AAA Mountain West Group • Phoenix, AZ

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Phoenix, AZ office. Serves as legal counsel to management on corporate issues related to business functions and employees. Provides legal advice, and prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents. Specializes in one or more of the following areas of legal expertise: insurance regulation, commercial contracts, software licensing, corporate governance, privacy, sales, state and federal regulations, artificial intelligence, secured transactions, real estate, ERISA, benefits,intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions. Performs under limited supervision. Functions as subject matter expert for area of expertise. May serve as team lead for areas of expertise. May have primary accountability for client groups.

Requirements

• Substantial knowledge of current law and issues within area of specialty
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized, effective and timely manner
• Computer skills, MS Office, online research tools such as WESTLAW
• Ability to work in an organized, efficient manner
• BA/BS - Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License and relevant Certification(s)
• California State Bar license in good standing
• 8+ years’ experience advising clients in a law firm or an in-house law department, including advising on complex legal matter.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel on legal issues impacting the Company's operations and business.
• Researches, analyzes and advises on proposed and existing legislation and regulations for impact on the Company and its customers/employees.
• Engages and manages outside counsel within area of responsibility in a cost-effective manner.
• Drafts, reviews, advises and negotiates contracts, policies, procedures and other legal documents with a higher degree of complexity.
• Monitors and directs outside counsel representing Company in litigation including planning and discussing strategy, reviewing drafts of pleadings and other legal documents.
• Negotiates directly with third party claimants to resolve disputes without litigation.
• Handles administrative proceedings before state and/or federal agencies.
• Interacts with federal and state regulators.
• Responds to customer/employee complaints.
• Initiates and leads cross-divisional and enterprise projects.
• Interacts and influences business to help drive business results.
• Directs and oversees the work of legal secretaries and paralegals.
• Mentors and trains attorneys and paralegals.
• Performs special projects (substantive, administrative and practice management) for the legal department, including those involving a higher degree of complexity, business impact or financial or personnel resources.
• Develops and/or conducts training programs for supervisors, managers and/or employees.

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees