Full Time Counsel

Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Position Type Regular Full Time
Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. State Farm Mutual is offering an opportunity to join our Life/Health/Investment Planning Services Unit within our Corporate Law Department located in Bloomington, IL. Our Law Department employees are challenged, guided, and empowered. As a community, we help one another grow professionally and personally. The position is located in Bloomington, IL, at State Farm’s corporate headquarters and is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
The Counsel position within the Life/Health/Investment Planning Services Unit provides legal advice on the development and offering of a variety of life insurance and financial services products. Counsel providesinsurance claims counseling andregulatory and operational legal advice on life insurance, annuities, including variable insurance products, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and health insurance. Depending on background and experience, Counsel may also advise on broker-dealer law and the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Counsel in this unit may also supervise related litigation and represents the organization on regulatory matters in front of various governmental agencies. Provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the State Farm companies
Provide legal services on behalf of the State Farm companies
Analyze legal problems and interpret laws and regulations
Possess knowledge of company structure and general departments
Display advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the attorney’s area of practice and/or leadership management skills
Demonstrate the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate on complex legal issues
Anticipate and respond effectively to client’s needs and actively assist clients by practicing preventative law
Demonstrate the ability to be creative in approaching legal matters
Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials.

• Must have active license to practice law in at least one state and be a member in good standing of the bar and the ability to gain admission by reciprocity as a Corporate Counsel in Illinois
• 10+ years of In-House Insurance related experience advising life insurance companies, broker-dealer, or investment advisors with preferred emphasis on life and health insurance claims counseling
• Commitment to providing quality legal advice
• S. immediately; Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work

Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position
#On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.