POSITION OVERVIEW:
The role of Sr. Counsel, Legal Regulatory is a full-time, attorney position within Asurion’s Legal Regulatory Team that provides legal and business advice to Asurion involving complex regulatory and consumer protection issues. This role is responsible for ensuring the company maintains ongoing compliance with laws and regulations in the United States and may also have responsibilities for oversight of compliance in foreign jurisdictions. The Sr. Counsel will work closely with clients, and attorney staff to set policies and meet objectives with respect to regulatory compliance and government relations.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS/DUTIES:
Provides regulatory compliance and consumer protection related guidance to internal clients and executives on matters pertaining to insurance, service contract and other ancillary products and services.
Responsible for the development, communication and implementation of compliance policies and processes
Guides and supervises the work of other attorneys and staff.
Ability to establish compliance plans for new products.
Acts as a trusted advisor and leads large or complex projects which may include specific timelines and resource management and meeting specified success criteria.
Works to support client accounts, and act as a liaison and brokers creative solutions while mitigating risk.
Establishes strong collaborative relationships with cross functional teams, including legal, underwriting, finance, marketing, program management, client services and product.
Develops a thorough understanding of Asurion’s business, processes and goals to provide innovative legal solutions that solve unique or challenging problems.
Assists with the drafting and negotiation of insurance and reinsurance agreements.
Analyzes and stays current with state and federal laws and regulations.
Occasional travel
SKILLS:
Technical skills:
Previous insurance and/or service contract regulatory compliance experience
Experience in marketing, advertisement, and consumer protection
Must possess strong judgment, confidence, collaborative problem-solving skills, and ability to spot potential issues quickly.
Schedules and prioritizes work and deliverables to ensure on-time response to a large variety of changing demands/requests/requirements.
Aptitude and motivation for staying current with regulatory changes in insurance, service contract and consumer protection regulations.
Soft/Leadership skills:
Demonstrates good analytical skills and judgment.
Ability to influence and guide senior executives.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively understand, consider and address the client or business while mitigating risk exposure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Education and Experience
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the bar (must be able to be admitted in TN)
10+ years of relevant experience
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
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NOTE: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND ACTIVITIES MY CHANGE OR NEW ONES MAY BE ASSIGNED AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
ASURION PROVIDES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT OF ANY TYPE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY STATUS, GENETICS, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.
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