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Amerisure is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success® agencies, employees and policyholders. As a property and casualty insurance company, Amerisure’s promise to our partner agencies and policyholders begins with a comprehensive line of insurance products designed to protect businesses, as well as the health and safety of every employee. Amerisure is an A.M. Best “A” (excellent) rated company and services mid-sized commercial enterprises focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare. We are ranked as one of the top 100 Property & Casualty companies in the United States, with more than $835 million in Direct Written Premium and $937 million in surplus.

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Contracts Counsel to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.  This position can sit in any of our office locations or could work remote from most locations in the U.S. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides legal counsel and advice on commercial contracts. Reviews, negotiates, edits, and drafts contractual documents relating to all types of agreements, including but not limited to information technology contracts, contractor and consultant agreements, purchasing agreements, event planning contracts, administrative agreements, confidentiality agreements, other service agreements, intellectual property licenses, real estate agreements, and insurance related agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate contracts review process, including requests for proposals and requests for quotes (in collaboration with Purchasing), reviewing and drafting contracts, providing advice to business personnel, participating in contract negotiations and coordinating contract review by business personnel (e.g. Information Security).




• Routinely review and provide advice to business personnel and legal colleagues regarding contractual matters, including interpretation inquiries and disputes.




• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity provisions working in conjunction with privacy counsel, compliance counsel and information security personnel.




• Act as legal representative to Vendor Management Working Group




• Develop sound corporate policies and practices pertaining to vendor management/contracts.




• Act as key support with Purchasing for managing contracts management tools; report contract metrics for the Company and its affiliates and monitor contract lifecycles.




• Manage trademarks and intellectual property matters within Office of Legal Counsel.




• Manage record retention policies and processes for Company.




• Assist in other general corporate projects within the Office of Legal Counsel and develop working knowledge in insurance regulatory and compliance practice.




• Manage outside counsel (as needed).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school required.




• Member in good standing of a State Bar Association required.




• 6 years of legal experience.




• Experience reviewing IT contracts required.




• Experience counseling and presenting to senior executives preferred.




• Experience providing legal advice to Financial Services and/or Insurance Industry preferred.




• Proficient computer skills required including Microsoft Office Suite.




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.




• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a fast paced, highly visible, and changing environment.




• Excellent project management and budgeting skills with a deadline orientation and focus.




• Demonstrated successful ability to build positive relationships and partnerships within department, across the organization and with external customers

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Just as we are committed to creating exceptional value for our Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders, Amerisure also remains committed to being an employer of choice. We reinforce this commitment by adhering to an Employee Value Proposition that, in part, is provided through a competitive total rewards package. Amerisure offers a Compensation & Benefits Package that includes competitive base pay, performance based incentive pay, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan, and profit sharing.  In addition to generous paid time off programs, we allow our employees flexible and remote work arrangements. If you strive for excellence and are committed to personal and professional growth, Amerisure is looking for you.  

Amerisure Insurance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Amerisure Insurance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Amerisure Insurance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Amerisure’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.