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Allstate · 1 day ago

Commercial Counsel, Law and Regulation (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$151K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Allstate is a leading insurance company that has been protecting families for over 90 years. They are seeking a Commercial Counsel to provide legal counsel on a broad range of commercial matters, particularly in relation to technology, privacy, and artificial intelligence. The role involves advising on complex commercial agreements and navigating legal and regulatory challenges within the company's mobility data and telematics business unit.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceInsurTechVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide real-time, strategic legal counsel on a wide array of business matters, including product development, marketing, sales, and emerging technologies

Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements—especially those involving technology, data, and service arrangements

Advise on legal risk management and evolving regulatory landscapes in areas such as technology, commercial contracts, privacy, and consumer protection

Contribute to enterprise-wide strategies by collaborating across business units, policy, compliance, and legal teams

Anticipate legal issues and offer practical, innovative solutions in fast-paced and dynamic business environments

Conduct in-depth legal research and help assess the impact of emerging laws or regulations on business activities

Help foster alignment between business goals and legal frameworks in regulated industries

Navigate ambiguity with confidence and help shape emerging business models and opportunities

Contribute to a culture of open dialogue and collaborative problem solving across a distributed, virtual team

Partnering with product teams on a new technology rollout or exploring a novel corporate structure

Synthesizing insights from multiple legal experts to offer business-focused guidance in plain language

Drafting complex data licensing agreements or leading the negotiation of strategic commercial deals

Leading the implementation of a compliance or risk mitigation plan in collaboration with other departments

Qualification

Commercial LawPrivacy RegulationsTechnology LawLegal ResearchArtificial IntelligenceData GovernanceNegotiationProject ManagementBusiness ContractsLegal Regulatory ComplianceVendor ContractsEmerging BusinessesDigital TechnologyAdvertising TechnologiesEnterprise Software as a Service (SaaS)IT TechnologiesTechnology Platforms

Required

Juris Doctorate and active bar membership in good standing

A minimum of 7 years of legal experience, within a law firm or the in-house legal department of a mid- to large-sized organization

Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial law, privacy, technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, corporate strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, international operations, and/or highly regulated industries

Experience working within a corporate parent company and across a family of affiliated entities

Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on collaboration, team development, mentoring, and strategic guidance

Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience managing departmental or legal budgets

Solid project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and deliver across multiple workstreams

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant legal or business technology tools

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information

High business acumen, including the ability to assess and communicate legal risk in a commercial context and contribute to the development of business cases and return-on-investment evaluations

Experience supporting a commercial business unit and/or professional experience beyond traditional legal roles