Assistant Legal Counsel
Company: America's Preferred Home Warranty, Inc.
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Assistant Legal Counsel
America's Preferred Home Warranty, Inc. - Jackson MI
Job PostingAmerica's Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) is excited to
offer a great career opportunity for a Assistant Legal Counsel with
one of the fastest growing home warranty businesses in our
industry. The incumbent will report directly to General Counsel and
work at the corporate headquarters in Jackson, Michigan.This is a
full-time position.Position Summary & Responsibilities:The primary
responsibility of the Assistant Legal Counsel will be to evaluate
and maintain the Company's full compliance with all local, state,
and federal laws, regulations, and rules in jurisdictions across
the country. This will include, but is not limited to, oversight of
the timely renewal of bonds with necessary increases,
registrations, licenses, and certificates in all jurisdictions
necessary. The incumbent will also assist with routine business
matters related to insurance, worker's compensation, unemployment
matters, wage and hour regulations and contract performance and
compliance. At times the incumbent may be asked to perform legal
research and draft reports, filings, memos, and related writing
including correspondence.Organizational:
- Adheres to the organization's mission, vision, and values
- Adheres to the organization's code of ethics, and code of
conduct
- Adheres to the organization's policies regarding time and
attendance
- Complies with accepted dress code and maintains a professional
image
- Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness
- Manages time and other resources to meet established goals
within the agreed-upon time frames
- Demonstrates flexibility in the acceptance and completion of
work assignments
- Participates in the performance improvement plans as
requestedAreas of Compliance Oversight:Business Operations;
Contracts; Financial Regulation; Licensing & Industry Regulation;
Human Resources; Benefits Administration.The incumbent will be
expected to maintain familiarity with and help coordinate legal
matters (i.e., negotiation, legal analysis, review, etc.) as
assigned, including ensuring that follow-up on required items is
done, provide working groups with required documentation, and,
draft, review or revise a variety of documents relating to all
aspects of business.Qualifications:
- Experience with regulatory compliance preferred.
- Ability to understand the company's contractual relationships
with customers, suppliers, and other parties.
- Ability to understand the company's objectives and risk
tolerance and to incorporate the information in making business and
legal recommendations.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively with employees at all levels.Education
- Juris Doctorate with or without a license to practice law.OR
- Post-secondary education with a Diploma or equivalent as a
Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal or similar from an accredited
program.Other Candidate Requirements:
- Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office
365: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong Communication, analytical and customer service
skills.APHW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person shall be
discriminated against in employment because of race, religion,
color, sex, age, national origin, disability, height, weight,
marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected
by federal, state or local law.
Keywords: America's Preferred Home Warranty, Inc., Ann Arbor , Assistant Legal Counsel, Legal , Jackson, Michigan
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