Senior Counsel

SquareTrade•San Francisco, CA

3d•$210,000 - $280,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Allstate Protection Plans is looking for a collaborative, high-energy attorney who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys tackling a wide range of legal challenges. In this role, you’ll partner closely with teams across the business, deliver practical, business-minded counsel, and help build scalable legal processes that support a growing global enterprise. You’ll be embedded with teams throughout the company, advising on legal risks, business strategies, and issues central to our operations such as commercial contracts, employment, litigation, data privacy, corporate governance, and marketing. Expect to partner closely with internal stakeholders—Business Development, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, and IT & Engineering—as well as interface with senior management and legal teams at major retailers and carriers. Your goal: reduce friction, improve transaction flow, and enhance customer experience. You’ll join a small but mighty team of experienced lawyers who value collaboration, creativity, and having fun while delivering exceptional results. You’ll work in the office at least two days each week to ensure meaningful time spent collaborating and solving problems side by side as a team and with our stakeholders.

Requirements

At least 12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with at least 4 years of in-house experience
JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Exceptional judgment and creativity, with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice appropriately weighing legal risks with business objectives
Entrepreneurial mindset; flexible, self-starting and hard-working
Solution oriented with an ability to push agreements and projects to conclusions while appropriately balancing legal and business risks
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and drive multiple projects concurrently
Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners as well as upper management

Nice To Haves

Experience with employment law, litigation, privacy, and/or data security a plus

Responsibilities

Review, draft and manage variety of legal agreements, including retailer partnerships, supply chain/sourcing deals, and other complex commercial agreements
Lead product development in North America, working with your cross-functional partners to ensure APP’s product accurately describes our promises while also meeting regulatory requirements
Monitor and assess current and emerging legislation to ensure enterprise-wide compliance, and lead the development of internal policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulatory requirements
Provide strategic legal advisory support across global employment law, global privacy, data security, corporate governance, marketing, and litigation matters
Work without supervision, independently initiate, lead and drive new legal projects and identify and implement ways to improve our processes and operations
Deliver timely, pragmatic, and business-focused legal counsel to your colleagues located throughout the world, even in ambiguous situations
Lead engagement with outside counsel, ensuring effective legal outcomes while maintaining accountability for spend
Manage and develop other attorneys, providing coaching, direction, and oversight to support high-quality legal work and team dynamics

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage with network optionality and the ability to contribute to a savings account (HSA or FSA)
Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and contributions into your company-sponsored pension
$75/month budget to help prioritize your physical wellbeing
$80/month stipend to subsidize connectivity costs
Mental health resources including free 1:1 therapy, coaching sessions and digital resources
Supportive leave policies
Flexible Time Off Policy in addition to 9 Company Holidays
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year to further your personal educational advancement desires
Hybrid work arrangements with regular investment in gatherings and offsites to connect with dispersed team members
Various corporate perks and discounts