Assistant General Counsel - Business Services

Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone.
It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture.
It is a culture we can only realize by building trust.
Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard.
At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive.
Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.
At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves.
A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.
Trustmark is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Business Services to join the Legal team and work at our corporate office located in Lake Forest, IL.
This is a hybrid work arrangement that requires 3 days in the office.
Overview Reporting to the Vice President, Chief Counsel – Business Services, plays a pivotal role in providing legal guidance and strategic support to Trustmark’s business units.
Will also assist the Vice President and Chief Counsel – Business Services with corporate governance matters and will provide advice on various insurance regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities Legal Support, Research and Analysis Research and analyze laws/regulations for Trustmark’s insurance and administration business and advising internal stakeholders in their business planning regarding implications of the law.
Stay updated on industry trends, legal developments, and emerging issues to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks and implement best practices.
Assist Chief Counsel in providing legal guidance to ad hoc questions impacting business units.
Inform legal team and internal stakeholders of recurring issues or when additional team training may be required.
Identify and analyze company procedures on a proactive basis to ensure best practices.
Oversee and coordinates work and communication amongst team member(s) to ensure efficiency and balanced workload, while developing areas for continued growth and responsibility to best support the legal department.
Draft memorandums, attorney correspondence, reports, and other legal documents.
Contract Reviewing, Drafting and Negotiations Review, negotiate and draft contracts with clients, business partners, producers/agents, and networks.
Identify potential legal risks and liaise with subject matter experts in the law department to mitigate those risks, including in areas regarding privacy, security, and employment.
Serve as a means of escalation for Counsel and Sr.
Paralegal.
Create process improvements and efficiencies of the contract management cycle through automation and simplification.
Corporate Governance Prepare intercompany agreements in partnership with compliance and finance.
Assist in special projects as needed.
Education and Experience Law Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in Illinois.
3-5 years minimum of experience in either a law firm or in combination with previous in-house experience Experience in the insurance/health care or related industries Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply legal principles to practical business situations.
Preferred Experience Large and complex commercial contracting experience Insurance regulatory experience Experience advising on ERISA issues.
In-house experience Come join a team at Trustmark that will not only utilize your current skills but will enhance them as well.
Trustmark benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives.
We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.
For the third consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune.
The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey.
The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, veteran or disability.
If you are a Colorado resident and this role is a field-based or remote role, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request.