Are you a corporate attorney looking to make a move to a company with a growing legal department? Latitude is working with a national insurance organization, which is building out its legal team. They are looking to add a corporate counsel to the team who can support the business units with day-to-day legal matters, including contract drafting and review, compliance, M&A and other general corporate issues. The company has a thriving, energetic culture and puts its team members first, helping its employees develop and nurture their careers while giving them opportunities to participate in the growth of the company.

Requirements for Corporate Counsel Role:

5+ years of relevant legal experience; preference for in-house experience with an insurance organization
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
Past experience advising on general corporate matters, including regulatory and compliance issues and M&A transactions
Strong preference for attorneys who have advised on matters with managing general agents and/or managing general underwriters
Collaborative mindset, good communication skills, and entrepreneurial-minded approach
Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
Outstanding professional references

Position Details of Corporate Counsel Role:

Type of role: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hybrid schedule preferred (Fort Wayne, Indiana area) but will consider fully remote schedule

Compensation:

Pay: The base salary for this position is expected to be $145,000 - 195,000 or more. This position is also eligible for bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided including a wide-ranging benefits plan, matching 401k, and generous leave policies, among other things.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
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For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!
Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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