Corporate Counsel

Objective:

Corporate Counsel will serve on the legal team. Corporate Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting Heffernan Group (HG) and its entities through legal complexities and ensuring compliance. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong legal background, business acumen, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on various corporate matters, including contracts, regulatory compliance, and business strategy.


• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring legal compliance and protecting company interests.


• Conduct legal research to stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting company operations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate legal risks associated with business initiatives.


• Manage and oversee litigation matters, working closely with General Counsel and external counsel when necessary.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across the company.


• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting Heffernan, while ensuring proactive compliance.


• Assist in corporate governance matters, including regulatory filings and communications.


• Participate in the negotiation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.


• Work closely with General Counsel and other senior leadership to align legal strategy with business objectives.


• Provide legal expertise for various business investments from setting up new entities to drafting applicable documentation, as necessary, with an eye to fully protecting investments.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.


• Special projects as necessary.

Requirements:

• Education – Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Bar membership.


• Minimum three years working experience practicing corporate law, preferably with in-house experience.


• Strong understanding of corporate governance, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong knowledge of insurance laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.


• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.


• Conduct oneself with integrity and responsibility. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Must be able to work with a wide variety of individuals.


• Proficient in MS Office – notably Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Professional demeanor and behavior are required, as referenced in Heffernan's core values (Habits).

Compensation: 

The base salary range for this position is $200,000.00 to $250,000.00. The offer will depend on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Heffernan offers a comprehensive benefits package; more details are available at https://www.heffins.com/about-us/careers.

Heffernan Habits (Expectations):

These are practices that represent our unique employee culture.

• Answer The Phone (And Email): Communication is the foundation of success in life, work, and relationships. It begins with being present and responsive to both clients and colleagues. Listen to what is said and notice what goes unsaid.


• Have Fun: Fun is something we don’t shy away from, and participation brings us together on many different levels. Take the time to know your colleagues and let barriers fall away. If we are happy and enjoy time together, we will do a better job for our clients and for one another!


• Be Respectful: Lend a hand, be kind, and smooth the path. Respect is the cornerstone of developing and maintaining strong relationships. Lead with humility, take ownership of your actions, and ease the way for others. We are in this together as a team, as a family, and as trusted advisors to many. 


• Do Good: This is our core. We strive to do good for our clients, our community, and our planet.


• Celebrate & Value Our Differences: “Because You’re Different”. It is our differences, when valued and amplified, that allow us to innovate, to learn, to connect, and to stand apart from the rest.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment is indoors, sitting at a desk or standing for extended periods of time.


• Daily use of computers, keyboard, mouse, headset, printers, and other commonly used office equipment.


• This position may require flexibility to work hours outside of a regular schedule.


• Ability to travel as necessary.