OhioX, Inc.
Senior Counsel - Financial Risk Solutions Legal
OhioX, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company 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.
Job Summary Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top‑quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the legal education, skills and expertise needed to provide outstanding service, advice, and counsel, we want to hear from you! As Senior Counsel, you'll independently provide expert advice and counsel on highly complex legal matters to senior‑level leaders. We'll count on you to create valuable risk management recommendations by actively identifying and logically assessing potential legal risks in ambiguous, unique and/or the most complex business situations which have the greatest potential for significant impact to the company.
Key Responsibilities
Provide the highest level of subject matter expertise for legal specialties on significant, high‑risk, or highly complex legal matters. Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.
Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to financial lines insurance products and related transactions.
Identify and logically assess potential legal risks. Create risk management/mitigation recommendations using sound risk assessment information to further achievement of business objectives. Draft necessary legal documents and develop conclusions and recommendations.
Provide counsel on insurance transactions, including drafting and negotiating insurance policies, collateral agreements, term sheets, NDAs, reinsurance agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
Advise on compliance with relevant insurance laws, regulations, and standards.
Manage and oversee cross‑border insurance and reinsurance transactions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support business objectives, including engagement of U.S., Bermudian, Cayman and European counsel, as necessary.
Stay up to date on changes in insurance laws and regulations and advise the company accordingly.
Assistance with claims handling matters and preparation for dispute resolution proceedings and negotiations, as needed.
Regularly interacts with senior leaders in Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) or the company on legal matters within area(s) of legal expertise. Has input into or influence on company decision‑making.
Creates practical and effective solutions to the most complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems; has significant interaction with persons outside of the company.
Takes the lead role in matters that are highly complex, strategic, or sensitive in nature. Understands the business partner's position and needs.
Keeps senior leaders and appropriate management of company informed of case law and new legislation, as appropriate. Considers the long‑term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes. Delivers difficult messages or news, and challenges business partners when necessary; responds to challenges to advice and counsel directly and effectively.
Brings a broad network of established relationships, both internal and external, to the organization, particularly in recognized areas of subject matter expertise.
Works independently and may lead teams to resolve highly complex legal and organizational issues.
Makes recommendations about and ensures compliance with approved outside counsel budget.
Hires and develops talent, provides consistent coaching and feedback.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships Reports to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Managing Counsel; may lead a team of Legal professionals.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association‑accredited law school.
Fully licensed in the state(s) of practice, in good standing and in compliance with continuing legal education requirements at all times.
Typically has 15 or more years of relevant legal experience. May have management experience.
Sound business acuity and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for contacts interacting with all levels within OCLO and with business partners.
Analytical ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts.
Decision‑making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.
Ability to lead cross‑functional projects and highly complex cases.
Leadership and supervisory skills useful. Significant professional and/or civic involvement.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
Compensation Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. The national salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000: $139,000.00-$272,000.00. The expected starting salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00.
Application Timeline We currently anticipate accepting applications until 11/13/2025. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.
Legal Notices Nationwide is a legal‑smoke‑free environment. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company‑issued vehicles. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Job Summary Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top‑quality legal services to support the goals and objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the legal education, skills and expertise needed to provide outstanding service, advice, and counsel, we want to hear from you! As Senior Counsel, you'll independently provide expert advice and counsel on highly complex legal matters to senior‑level leaders. We'll count on you to create valuable risk management recommendations by actively identifying and logically assessing potential legal risks in ambiguous, unique and/or the most complex business situations which have the greatest potential for significant impact to the company.
Key Responsibilities
Provide the highest level of subject matter expertise for legal specialties on significant, high‑risk, or highly complex legal matters. Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.
Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to financial lines insurance products and related transactions.
Identify and logically assess potential legal risks. Create risk management/mitigation recommendations using sound risk assessment information to further achievement of business objectives. Draft necessary legal documents and develop conclusions and recommendations.
Provide counsel on insurance transactions, including drafting and negotiating insurance policies, collateral agreements, term sheets, NDAs, reinsurance agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
Advise on compliance with relevant insurance laws, regulations, and standards.
Manage and oversee cross‑border insurance and reinsurance transactions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support business objectives, including engagement of U.S., Bermudian, Cayman and European counsel, as necessary.
Stay up to date on changes in insurance laws and regulations and advise the company accordingly.
Assistance with claims handling matters and preparation for dispute resolution proceedings and negotiations, as needed.
Regularly interacts with senior leaders in Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) or the company on legal matters within area(s) of legal expertise. Has input into or influence on company decision‑making.
Creates practical and effective solutions to the most complex legal issues with no established precedent; develops creative solutions to unique legal problems; has significant interaction with persons outside of the company.
Takes the lead role in matters that are highly complex, strategic, or sensitive in nature. Understands the business partner's position and needs.
Keeps senior leaders and appropriate management of company informed of case law and new legislation, as appropriate. Considers the long‑term business and strategic consequences of possible outcomes. Delivers difficult messages or news, and challenges business partners when necessary; responds to challenges to advice and counsel directly and effectively.
Brings a broad network of established relationships, both internal and external, to the organization, particularly in recognized areas of subject matter expertise.
Works independently and may lead teams to resolve highly complex legal and organizational issues.
Makes recommendations about and ensures compliance with approved outside counsel budget.
Hires and develops talent, provides consistent coaching and feedback.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships Reports to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Managing Counsel; may lead a team of Legal professionals.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association‑accredited law school.
Fully licensed in the state(s) of practice, in good standing and in compliance with continuing legal education requirements at all times.
Typically has 15 or more years of relevant legal experience. May have management experience.
Sound business acuity and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the matter at hand.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for contacts interacting with all levels within OCLO and with business partners.
Analytical ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts.
Decision‑making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations.
Ability to lead cross‑functional projects and highly complex cases.
Leadership and supervisory skills useful. Significant professional and/or civic involvement.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
Compensation Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. The national salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000: $139,000.00-$272,000.00. The expected starting salary range for Senior Counsel - 651000: $146,000.00 - $244,000.00.
Application Timeline We currently anticipate accepting applications until 11/13/2025. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.
Legal Notices Nationwide is a legal‑smoke‑free environment. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company‑issued vehicles. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
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