Headquartered in New York, New York, Assurant is a global insurance company offering clients a variety of insurance solutions. Because the company insists that

Corporate Counsel – Business Legal

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteSeniorCompany Site

Location

Florida

Posted

42 days ago

Salary

$103.8K - $204.4K / year

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer agreements, SaaS and technology licenses, and procurement arrangements. • Provide legal advice to internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance in connection with commercial transactions. • Lead and support B2B negotiations, ensuring favorable and defensible terms while maintaining strong business relationships. • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Compliance, Risk Management, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to support business objectives. • Support all aspects of contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution. • Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions. • Embed within assigned business units to understand strategic objectives, key risk drivers, and profitability levers. • Identify and advise on potential legal risks impacting existing businesses, new ventures, and product offerings.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active law license in good standing.
Minimum of 3 years of experience at a law firm or in-house legal department advising on general business and commercial contractual matters.
Experience supporting technology, insurance, or extended service contract businesses is preferred.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements.
Highly autonomous and self-motivated, with strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
Strong business acumen, including the ability to understand business strategy and basic financial concepts.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend sound, defensible solutions.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.