Counsel - Contracts Legal Team; Complex Commercial​/Tech Agreements

Nationwide's Legal team is seeking a Counsel to support complex commercial and technology transactions within the Innovation, Contract Services, Marketing & Intellectual Property legal team. The position is based in Columbus, OH and follows a hybrid work arrangement; highly qualified candidates located outside the Columbus area may be considered for a fully remote schedule.

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Job Description

Summary:

Would you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support the business objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the strong legal and analytical skills needed to provide counsel and advocacy to our team, as well as to company leaders and associates, we want to know more about you. We provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work.

As Counsel, you'll provide legal services to one or more assigned areas, working primarily with Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) leaders and business partners. We'll count on you to work on routine to more complex matters and/or projects, with supportive supervision, to address legal questions or issues.

• Manages legal matters regularly that are routine, as well as some more complex issues. Regularly attends business partner meetings to better understand business initiatives, processes and needs.
• Researches legal precedents and regulations, defines legal and factual issues, drafts necessary legal documents and develops conclusions.
• Builds relationships and provides legal counsel primarily to other attorneys and business partners on legal matters within an area of expertise.
• Assists with the effective resolution of routine to complex issues. May have occasional interaction with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization.
• Keeps appropriate business partners and leaders advised of key issues that impact them. Stays informed of new legislative, regulatory, and case law activity in area of expertise.
• Works as a team member on multiple group/client assignments.
• Leads teams on tasks, projects or assignments as needed. May train or mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on procedural, business or legal issues.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:
May report to AVP / Managing Counsel/Senior Counsel/Counsel.

• Education: JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• License/Certification/Designation: Associates reporting within Nationwide’s Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) who are functioning in attorney roles must be fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.
• Experience: Four or more years of relevant legal experience (proven legal expertise).
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Moderate experience in an area of legal expertise. Knowledge of legal practices and procedures. Project management concepts and techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with mid-level OCLO associates and business partners. Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to organize and coordinate projects and cases.
• Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions require approval by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.
• Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

• Job Conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional or regular travel,…