In-House Technology Counsel
1 month ago
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Responsibilities
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the leading property and casualty insurance company in the United States. Our mission is to help more people, in more ways, forever. State Farm has always taken a future-forward approach to developing products and solutions to meet our ever-changing needs. To facilitate this, State Farm has an exciting opportunity to join the Law Department in our Corporate Counseling & Transactions Unit (CC&T) to advise on a variety of technology matters.
The primary focus of the Counsel position will be to advise on legal issues related to transactions for technology services, including counseling our Enterprise Technology Department, and other business areas, as well as our Purchasing Department, on an array of vendor contracts addressing issues such as privacy, data security, data licensing, and IP ownership/licensing. The role will include significant drafting and negotiation of a variety of technology agreements including SaaS, PaaS, technology consulting, staff augmentation, and outsourcing agreements. In addition to assisting in contract negotiation, the attorney selected will also serve in a counseling role, advising business areas on allocating business and legal risks associated with vendor relationships.
Located in Bloomington, IL, this position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend the majority of time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
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Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Active license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar
- Must be able to obtain a limited license in IL if not already appropriately licensed in IL.
- Attorney with 3-6 years of transactional experience, preferably with experience or acumen in the technology area
- Commitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (including a demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment
- Experience in drafting and negotiating technology related agreements is preferred
- Knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the lawyer’s area of practice is expected
- Proactive mindset-the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to clients’ needs and actively assist clients by practicing preventative law
- Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity
Additional Details:
- Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work.
- Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm.
- Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities.
- May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work.
In-House Technology Counsel at State Farm summary:
The In-House Technology Counsel at State Farm provides legal advice on technology transactions, including vendor contracts related to privacy, data security, and IP licensing. This role involves drafting and negotiating technology agreements while counseling various business departments on legal risks and compliance. The position is hybrid, requiring significant in-office presence, and seeks an attorney with 3-6 years of transactional experience, preferably in technology.
Keywords:
In-House Counsel, Technology Attorney, Legal Advice, Vendor Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Security, Privacy Law, Transactional Law, Contract Negotiation, Insurance Industry
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