Counsel, Corporate Governance

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Governance and Subsidiary Meeting Leadership

• Lead live meetings for subsidiary companies, including planning, preparation of governance materials, coordination with internal stakeholders, and management of follow-up items
• Advise on subsidiary governance requirements, annual corporate maintenance, and other entity-level legal obligations
• Handle day-to-day governance matters for assigned entities, including routine requests, governance documentation, and related legal support

Regulatory and Annual Filing Responsibilities

• Manage recurring annual and enterprise-wide filing responsibilities (e.g., Schedule Y, Part 1A, Form B, Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure) and other related filings or governance submissions
• Support and coordinate insurance company and non-insurance affiliate governance activities as needed

Legal Research and Advisory Support

• Provide legal research and analysis in support of corporate governance, insurance regulatory, and legal entity management matters

Projects and Department Support

• Provide legal support on special projects, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives affecting governance, entity management, or regulatory compliance

Additional Support and Information

• Seeking an associate with the desire and ability to grow into the role and take on more responsibilities as they continue to develop
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

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Job Description Summary

Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support business objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you have legal talent and great interpersonal and communication skills, we want to know more about you!

We provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work. As Counsel, you'll provide expert advice and build strong relationships with fellow team members and business leaders across many levels. We'll count on you to recommend risk management strategies by actively identifying and assessing risks in unique and complex situations that have potential for significant impact to the company.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides advice and expertise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal direction within a specific area of responsibility. Attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs. 

• Identifies and assesses risks in unique or complex business situations. Creates risk management/mitigation recommendations demonstrating sound risk assessment and legal skills.

• Addresses situations of high exposure or risk; understands business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Has input into or influence on company decision-making. 

• Builds creative, practical and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent. May interact with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization. 

• Leads matters that are complex and/or strategic in nature. Understands the business partner's goals, objectives and needs. Advises senior leaders on case law, legislative and regulatory matters. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of potential outcomes. Demonstrates strength with clients by clearly communicating legal requirements and cautionary counsel. Effectively responds to challenges and collaborates to achieve risk-mitigated outcomes. 

• Builds and maintains a wide network of positive relationships at many levels within the OCLO and with business partners, including at leadership levels. 

• Works independently and may also lead teams on group/client tasks, projects or assignments. 

• May mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on business and legal issues. 

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

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