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Deputy General Counsel - Corporate Legal Affairs…
- GuideOne Insurance (West Des Moines, IA)
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The Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the legal functions of The Mutual Group, as a services provider to mutual insurance carriers. This position focuses on corporate governance, litigation, commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory tracking and strategic legal initiatives, while partnering closely with a peer Deputy General Counsel who leads insurance regulatory and compliance matters.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, this role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance that supports innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The Deputy General Counsel will lead legal support for enterprise-wide initiatives, manage legal risk, and foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
Accountabilities:
+ Advise on governance structures, fiduciary duties, and corporate formalities
+ Prepare board materials, resolutions, and committee documentation
+ Support corporate secretary functions and legal entity management
+ Oversee litigation strategy across employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
+ Manage outside counsel relationships and litigation budgets
+ Lead internal investigations and support regulatory audits (non-insurance specific)
+ Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships
+ Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
+ Support M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate development initiative
+ Provide legal counsel on employment policies, investigations, conflicts of interest and workforce matters
+ Partner with HR on compliance with labor laws and workplace regulations
+ Manage IP portfolio including trademarks and copyrights
+ Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related legal risks
+ Partner with underwriting, claims, finance, and operations to align legal strategy with business goals
+ Collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel for Insurance & Compliance to ensure cohesive legal coverage
+ Contribute to enterprise risk management and strategic planning
+ Lead and mentor legal professionals within the corporate legal team
+ Promote legal awareness and training across departments
+ Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture
+ All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
+ Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
+ Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably in-house within insurance, financial services, or regulated industries
+ Expertise in corporate law, litigation, employment law, and commercial transactions
+ Strong understanding of governance, privacy, and strategic legal risk
+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
+ Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and cross-functional initiatives
+ High ethical standards and sound judgment
+ Periodic travel required
Benefits:
We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:
+ Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
+ 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
+ Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
+ Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
+ Wellness incentives
+ Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
+ Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
+ Educational assistance
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