Senior Counsel

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Senior Counsel

The candidate provides 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. Identifies and logically assesses potential legal risks. Creates risk management/mitigation recommendations using sound risk assessment information to further achievement of business objectives. Drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions and recommendations. 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. Reports to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Managing Counsel; may lead a team of Legal professionals.

Additional Information

Requisition id: 80773.

Company info

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
1 Nationwide Plaza
Columbus
Ohio
United States 43215
Website : http://www.nationwide.com