Counsel (Group Annuities - DCIO)

Job Overview As Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice and build strong relationships with business leaders across many levels, supporting the business objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company. Key Responsibilities Provide advice and expertise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal direction within a specific area of responsibility. Attend business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs. Identify and assess risks in unique or complex business situations. Create risk management and mitigation recommendations demonstrating sound risk assessment and legal skills. Address situations of high exposure or risk; understand business risk tolerance and consider it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Have input into or influence on company decision‑making. Build creative, practical, and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent. Interact with persons outside the company on behalf of the organization. Lead matters that are complex and/or strategic in nature. Understand the business partner’s goals, objectives, and needs. Advises senior leaders on case law, legislative and regulatory matters. Consider the long‑term business and strategic consequences of potential outcomes. Demonstrate strength with clients by clearly communicating legal requirements and cautionary counsel. Effectively respond to challenges and collaborate to achieve risk‑mitigated outcomes. Build and maintain a wide network of positive relationships at many levels within the OCLO and with business partners, including at leadership levels. Work independently and may also lead teams on group/client tasks, projects or assignments. Mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on business and legal issues. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships Report to Vice President, Associate Vice President, or Managing Counsel, with the opportunity to supervise up to three legal associates. Typical Skills and Experiences Education : JD from an American Bar Association‑accredited law school. License/Certification/Designation : Fully licensed and in good standing in all states of practice, in compliance with continuing legal education requirements. Experience : Six or more years of relevant legal experience with demonstrated business knowledge. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Proven experience or knowledge of a specific area of law (employment, finance, regulatory, real estate, securities, tax, etc.), complex legal practices and procedures; specialist on a product, service or legal specialty; sound business knowledge; strong verbal and written communication; ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and contracts; decision‑making ability to set priorities and make recommendations; ability to initiate, prioritize and coordinate complex projects or cases; lead in complex and strategic negotiations; supervisory skills for a small legal team. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions require approval from the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner. Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible). Working Conditions: Normal office environment with occasional or regular travel depending on role. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential responsibilities of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Credit/Background Check A valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage Paid time off – newly hired associates receive a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date Nine paid holidays Lifetime paid time off (8 hours) Unity Day paid time off (8 hours) 401(k) with company match Company‑paid pension plan Business casual attire Additional benefits available To learn more about the benefits we offer, please review the benefits information. Equal Employment Opportunity Nationwide is an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We 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 protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr