Are you ready to have a rewarding in-house legal career? Modern Woodmen of America is seeking an early or mid-career attorney who will provide legal and business guidance to our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing legal risk by researching and providing advice and solutions on matters of insurance, corporate, employment, fraternal benefit, and/or consumer protection laws.
- Prepare, review, and interpret contracts and other legal documents related to a wide variety of matters.
- Participate in and supervise dispute resolution ranging from informal advice to operating departments to active litigation management.
- Represent the organization and manage outside counsel as necessary in legal proceedings.
- Provide advice on regulatory matters.
What we need:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Full, active license in good standing to practice law in Illinois or must obtain within 1 year of hire.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience for Associate Counsel applicants, or at least 5 years of relevant work experience for Counsel applicants.
- Experience with life insurance, corporate, regulatory, securities, or employment law beneficial.
- Strong analytical, drafting, negotiating, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines, and manage multiple complex projects.
- Willingness to obtain industry certifications and expertise.
- Occasional domestic travel is required.
Additional information about this opportunity:
- The annual pay range for this position is $82,000-$155,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
- This is currently a hybrid position (3 days in office/2 days work from home (WFH) per week), located at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL. May, however, be needed to work in the office 5 days per week on occasion.
- This is a full-time exempt position generally working Monday- Friday.
- Full-time benefits include:
- Company-paid retirement plan
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Medical, Dental, Prescription drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employee health insurance premium and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time.
- 9 Paid holidays
- Voluntary benefits: Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts, Accident Insurance
Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to maintain a culture of respect and are committed to diversity and inclusion for all employees.