Assistant Counsel (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 28th June, 2024

Description:

At AuguStar Financial, a member of the An Insurance Company family of companies, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
If you are excited about this role but your previous experience and education doesn't align perfectly with every qualification of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.
What you will be doing:
The Assistant Counsel will be responsible for providing legal review, advice and counsel to areas of the company including, but not limited to, annuity operations and administration, annuity product management, distribution, marketing and compliance.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing legal support for policyholder related matters across the annuity product lines, including claims matters and complaints
• Drafting annuity contract and rider forms
• Conducting legal research and draft memos for the business areas of the company and other attorneys within the Legal Department
• Providing legal support to distribution and agent contract and licensing associates
• Reviewing and advising on company contracts, ensuring that such contracts include appropriate and necessary provisions designed to protect the company and its interest as well as provisions necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Consulting with the General Counsel on matters of broad impact, corporate wide issues, or significant departures from established company policies and practices and perform other responsibilities delegated by senior attorneys within the Legal Department

What benefits you will see

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance effective your first day
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid parental leave
• Adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Why we are different:

• We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects the cultures, life experiences and traditions of our associates and the community
• You receive time away from the office including PTO, holidays, wellness day and community service to rest and recharge
• Associate resource groups provide opportunities to help you reach personal and professional goals
• A wide variety of associate services and programs including a college scholarship fund, corporate discounts, and recognition programs
• We offer a whole person approach to your health and well-being including financial resources and an Employee Assistance Program
• Learn more about our associate benefits and perks focused on you

Requirements:
What you need to be successful:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• License to practice law in Ohio or the ability to obtain an Ohio law license after hire
• At least 3-6 years of experience practicing law
• Experience with corporate, regulatory and insurance law in a legal department or law firm strongly preferred
• Experience with fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, registered indexed linked annuities and variable annuities is preferred
• Experience drafting agreements is preferred

What your work environment will look like:

• An inclusive work environment in which any group feels welcome, respected, supported, valued to fully participate at work
• Flexible work arrangements including remote, traditional and hybrid
• Associate well-being programs to balance your life in ways that suit you best
• Engagement opportunities on-site and virtually to connect with your co-workers
• Dress for your day work attire

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