[REMOTE] In-House Associate Counsel (Contracting Exp. Req.)
Location: United States (100% Remote)
Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 + $5,000 Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: 138 Hours of PTO, 401K with match, Short-Term Disability, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Core Hours: 10 am – 4 pm ET w/ Flextime = 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
[REMOTE] In-House Associate Counsel (Contracting Exp. Req.) Description
Our client in the insurance industry is looking for an In-House Associate Counsel to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will spend approximately 70% of your time drafting, modifying, and reviewing contracts, with the remaining time focused on legal research, compliance, and corporate matters. This is a transactional legal role with no litigation responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal contracting and enjoy developing creative solutions for unique business situations. To be successful, you must be detail-oriented, flexible, highly collaborative, and comfortable balancing legal risks with business objectives. This is a great opportunity to join a tight-knit legal team, receive mentorship, and enjoy the work/life balance of a traditional 40-hour workweek while working from home.
[REMOTE] In-House Associate Counsel (Contracting Exp. Req.) Responsibilities
• Draft, review, and revise commercial contracts and related legal documents
• Prepare member agreements, amendments to existing contracts, and carrier contracts
• Partner with Sales to identify legal documents needed to close deals
• Develop tailored contracting solutions to accommodate unique business needs
• Review existing agreements to identify potential legal risks and recommend solutions
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, contractual obligations, and corporate matters
• Prepare legal correspondence, written analyses, and practical recommendations
• Participate in daily Legal team meetings to review priorities and active projects
• Provide legal guidance to internal departments on commercial relationships and compliance
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact company operations
• Collaborate with Legal colleagues and cross-functional teams on company initiatives
• Maintain accurate legal documentation while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
[REMOTE] In-House Associate Counsel (Contracting Exp. Req.) Qualifications
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
• Active license in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction is required
• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience working as an attorney is required
• Strong experience drafting, revising, and reviewing legal contracts is required
• High-speed internet and a suitable home workspace are required
• Ability to travel up to twice annually for team building is required
