Benefits:
Onsite Cafeteria
Onsite Childcare Center
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company Overview
Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa® is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.
Job Summary
Are you a highly organized and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you have a passion for managing complex legal matters and delivering strategic counsel? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. In this role, you will provide strategic advice and counsel arising in the regular course of business, focusing on property/casualty insurance, life insurance, general corporate, transactional, regulatory, compliance, legislative, governmental relations and contracts. You will be responsible for helping the Company achieve its business objectives while minimizing risk.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all assigned duties and tasks, including but not limited to, the principal accountabilities as set forth below. This includes providing legal advice and counsel to all companies within the Alfa Group and their officers, directors and employees.
Keep up to date with all laws, rules, regulations and cases impacting the Company and notifying appropriate parties of same.
Review, negotiate and revise contracts on behalf of the Company.
Responsible for providing legal advice and assistance in all areas as required and provide assistance to all departments related to insurance laws, regulatory compliance and customer issues.
Protect Company interests and advance Alfa’s business objectives through governmental relations and the legislative process.
Assist Legal Department with transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures partnership, strategic affiliations, restructuring, financing, licensing, real estate and investments.
Qualifications
College Degree: a JD is required. The incumbent must be a member of the Bar in good standing.
5 years of general legal experience is preferred either in private practice or in-house corporate setting.
Must be willing to travel overnight and work extended hours, including evenings and weekends if needed.
Must be able to work unsupervised.
Strong computer skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work well with others.
Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Must be able to work in a high-paced environment with critical deadlines and competing priorities.
Must pay attention to detail and have strong writing and grammar skills.
Problem-solve and analyze issues quickly and efficiently.
Must be able to negotiate.
Must be able to manage outside counsel.
Benefits/Perks
Opportunity for annual performance bonus
Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
Opportunities for advancement
Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
Fitness center
Onsite cafeteria
Access to onsite childcare center