Associate Counsel

What You'll Do:

• Work with Sentry's Procurement Department and business clients to draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including software licensing agreements, master purchase agreements, and consulting services agreements. You'll manage a high volume of agreements supporting departments across the organization.
• Negotiate and advise on strategic and highly visible corporate relationships such as joint ventures, title sponsorship opportunities and golf tournaments.
• Advise Sentry's IT Department on matters such as use of open-source software and protection of intellectual property rights.
• Work with Sentry business leaders to draft terms and conditions of use for Sentry developed websites, applications and products.
• Advise Sentry's Marketing Department on Sentry's trademark portfolio, including assisting with obtaining new trademarks and logos and enforcing Sentry's intellectual property rights under its existing marks.
• Advise and assist with other corporate matters as they arise, including responsible use of artificial intelligence, corporate governance matters, intellectual property rights and investments transactions.
• Plan strategies for solving various legal and business problems in your areas of responsibility, including litigation strategy, and have the responsibility for providing legal advice on these matters to management
• Assist management in developing operational strategies and solutions relating to corporate policy
• Review and analyze enacted and proposed state and federal laws and regulations that affect the Company, and advise on the implications of such laws, regulations, and draft legislation

What it Takes:

• A minimum of 5 years of overall legal experience involving corporate and transactional matters (in an insurance company, corporate legal setting or private practice)
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of work, accurately and efficiently, often under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong academic background and a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and a current license to practice law
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of internal clients and external stakeholders

What You'll Receive:

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry:

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Schanna Washington

Schanna.Washington@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.