Senior Counsel

Protective • Birmingham, AL

14d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Requirements

• Law degree from ABA accredited law school
• Currently admitted to a state bar and in good standing
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in insurance or regulated financial industries and legal environments. Specific knowledge of F&I products (vehicle service contracts/GAP) and related industry participation programs preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with and coordinate with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Product Suite

Nice To Haves

• Specific knowledge of F&I products (vehicle service contracts/GAP) and related industry participation programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to internal business clients on a range of issues such as insurance, warranty, finance and corporate laws.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements and other legal documents that support APD’s business with dealerships, producers, agents, and lenders.
• Collaborate with others effectively across Protective’s businesses, establishing and maintaining productive working relationships to deliver results.
• Under direction of Vice President, Senior Counsel, participate in the legal department’s efforts in connection with strategic development, implementation and monitoring of new products, services, programs and other initiatives.
• Research state insurance and finance laws and regulations; write memoranda, as required, to management and/or company personnel on the applicability or effect of such laws and regulations.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

What This Job Offers

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