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Vice President-General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Society Insurance Company

Posted Jul 01

Full TimeFond du Lac, du

Overview

Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking an experienced Vice President-General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. This position is the top legal, regulatory, and compliance position and sits on the executive team for Society Insurance. This position is responsible for managing and directing the legal, compliance, and regulatory matters not related to policyholder claims. You will oversee corporate governance and the Vendor Management Program, with special attention to contract approval. You will provide legal advice regarding legal principles, practices and procedures, and knowledge of the property & casualty industry. You will represent the company regarding government relations and public policy issues, serve as corporate secretary, and be the primary legal advisor to the board of directors.

About the Role

Participates in and records minutes for Board of Directors’ meetings.
Advises executives, senior management, and the board of directors on legal matters.
Manages all non-claim related legal matters for the company including regulatory filings for company matters, transactions, and various business operations
Participates in the negotiation of commercial contracts with a broad range of counterparties and provides guidance on related legal issues and risk mitigation strategies.
Delivers legal advice, instructs external counsel, and ensures compliance with internal polices & procedures.
Provides strategic direction for government affairs and public policy issues; participates in the management of relationships with state level department of insurance personnel along with other executives, and represents the company with elected officials at the state and federal levels and with industry associations.
Participates and contributes to the development and execution of company strategies and plans.
Serves as a role model in ethical behavior. Models the moral tone for the organization and maintains a high level of professional competence, corporate values, and policies.
Supports an environment that is transparent and open, where others are encouraged to achieve, in which new ideas surface easily, favorable change is embraced and where leadership abilities are recognized and encouraged.
Demonstrates effective leadership capabilities by attaining results through others. Through a self-sufficient and self-confident approach, elicits the trust and confidence of others.
Coaches and develops high potential employees through superior talent development plans.

About Yo u

You are skilled at attracting, identifying, and developing organizational top talent.
You enjoy seeking innovate approaches to address organizational problems.
You develop strategies while understanding the impact of those decisions on the organization.
You demonstrate humbleness and recognize your limitations.
You easily build rapport using diplomacy and tact and can readily diffuse high-tension situations.
You are resilient, tenacious, and focused.
You are passionate about the mission, vision, and values of an organization.
You are visionary and have strategic agility.

What it Will Take

A Juris Doctor Law degree from an accredited university and member in good standing of the local bar association.
Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdictions (to include the primary state of Wisconsin).
10 years of corporate law experience with a property casualty insurance carrier.
Experience in corporate governance.
Knowledge on property and casualty commercial products, rates, forms, coverages, compliance and regulations.
Experience in advising senior leaders on complex legal matters, ensuing compliance with state and federal laws.
Ability to build strong working relationships with the executive management team and board of directors.
An insurance industry designation, such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is highly desirable.

What Society Can Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan
Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options
Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement
Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships
Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; health club reimbursement; wellness reimbursement

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.

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