Senior Director & Senior Counsel, Business Services

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Lake Forest, IL
105K-157K Annually
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
The Senior Director & Senior Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance to Trustmark’s business units, including contract review, drafting, negotiation, and legal support. This role necessitates collaboration with multiple departments to align legal strategies with business objectives and mentoring paralegals. Legal research and analysis are crucial to address potential risks and impacts on the business.
Summary Generated by Built In

Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.

About the role

Provides pragmatic, business-minded support to Trustmark’s shared services and business units, in a multifaceted position that encompasses contract review, drafting, and negotiation, as well as providing essential legal support, research, and analysis. Works on cutting-edge legal issues, including contracts and technology. Advises on diverse legal issues, and a commitment to supporting our business objectives while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Adapts and takes on new responsibilities as necessary to meet the evolving needs of Trustmark and the legal department.

Key Accountabilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including technology licensing, SaaS agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs.

  • Support shared services and business units by identifying and mitigating legal risks in commercial transactions.

  • Assist with litigation and outside counsel management.

  • Support the negotiation and resolution of business disputes.

  • Work with colleagues to analyze and assist with discovery and general document management.

  • Research on topics related to artificial intelligence and cyber security as it relates to insurance companies.

  • Review insurance laws and regulations and advise business on strategic plans.

Minimum Requirements

  • Law Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in Illinois

  • 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply legal principles to practical business situations

  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization

  • Strong analytical skills

Preferred

  • Experience in the insurance or technology industry

  • Prior in-house experience

The compensation range for this role is (based on the corporate location in Lake Forest, Illinois):

$104,922 - $156,666 per year

The final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive salary within the market.

Brand: Trustmark

In addition to compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.  For questions about compensation and benefits, please speak to the Recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

For the fifth consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, veteran or disability.

The Company
HQ: Lake Forest, IL
1,457 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Trustmark is a national employee benefits company offering specialized expertise in voluntary benefits, self-funded health benefit plan design and administration, and employee health and fitness programs that drive results through human and virtual connection. Trustmark offers employers access to benefit options usually reserved for large companies, combined with the personal service you’d expect from a small company. Trustmark’s commitment to building long-term, trusted relationships helps people and businesses thrive.

• Trustmark Voluntary Benefits provides valuable life, hospital, accident, disability and critical illness insurance designed to fit changing needs based on life stage or financial priorities. Trustmark helps educate employees and provides resources to help communicate the value of benefits and other important company initiatives. To learn more, visit TrustmarkVB.com.

• Trustmark Health Benefits is a total benefits solution for mid-sized and large self-funded employers. As one of the nation’s largest independent benefits administrators, we help our clients manage costs without compromising care by offering innovative solutions, flexibility, and complete data transparency for our clients. To learn more, visit TrustmarkHB.com.

• Trustmark Small Business Benefits® level-funded solutions allow small to mid-size employers to provide affordable health benefits to employees. Available to groups with five or more employees along with simplified underwriting for 51 or more enrolled employees, our comprehensive self-funded plan designs and services help empower clients to be smarter healthcare consumers. To learn more, visit TrustmarkSB.com.

• HealthFitness is a comprehensive wellbeing provider that delivers wellness, fitness and injury prevention programs. To learn more, visit Healthfitness.com.

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