Corporate Lawyer I, Procurement

Zurich North America has an outstanding opportunity for a talented attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel in the Corporate, Transactions & ESG team of our prestigious Corporate Law department located out of our headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.

The position will involve substantial direct client contact and responsibility for a wide variety of business, legal, and compliance issues. Responsibilities will include simple to complex global, regional and local contract drafting and negotiations (including Claims Vendor Management Agreements, IT hardware/software, licensing, consulting, Master Service Agreements, Framework Agreements, etc.), real estate leasing and construction documents, and other matters as assigned. Familiarity with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Cloud computing, intellectual property, and data protection issues a plus. A demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and personal integrity are critical attributes for the successful candidate.

Serve As a Strategic Partner By Proactively

• Providing excellent customer service

• Consulting on legal matters and implications of potential business decisions and initiatives through assessment of risk

• Addressing corporate policy and compliance issues

• Providing leadership on company, department and client initiatives

Client Internally Focused - The job's core deliverables rely on delivering service to internal clients, usually at the line manager or employee level. May involve sharing subject matter expertise to others in the organization or supporting others in their efforts to deliver on our promise.

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and 4 or more years of experience in the Legal area

AND

• Member of the Bar

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing, assessing and negotiating non-disclosure, consulting, service, IT and real estate contracts and other commercial documents for business units in many areas

• Familiarity with SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Cloud computing, intellectual property and data protection issues

• Experience in assessing and identifying legal sufficiencies as a procurement activity

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to lead in a team

• PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Lexis or Westlaw

• Insurance industry experience

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Familiarity with Office 365 suite of applications

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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Nearest Major Market: Chicago