Associate Counsel

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Job description

Division or Field Office: Law Division Department of Position: Data, Privacy & Tech Dept Work from: Home Office, Erie PA At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package. Position Summary Assists with legal research providing legal counsel and guidance in ordinary and special business activities and operations, insurance claims and litigation, and/or any other areas of the Law Division as directed or requested, to ensure maximum protection of ERIE's legal rights and maintenance of operations and activities within the limits prescribed by law. Performs legal research, prepares written memoranda, and provides general legal support at the request or direction of other Counsel within the Law Division to assist in ensuring maximum protection of ERIE's legal rights and maintenance of operations and activities within the limits prescribed by law. May interface with outside counsel in various legal matters including, but not limited to, discovery and litigation matters, and insurance regulatory matters, upon request or direction. * The successful candidate will work across the Law Division's areas of responsibility, providing legal support to a variety of critical Company operations. The successful candidate will be expected to provide deeper support in the areas of data use, privacy, cybersecurity and technology. Among others, responsibilities will include reviewing and negotiating technology and data contracts, providing legal support for incident response, and researching/advising the Company on legal obligations in the rapidly evolving world of data privacy and cybersecurity. * During the current COVID19 event, the selected candidate will work from their home. The candidate will work from the Home Office, Erie PA once COVID19 restrictions are lifted.Consideration will be given for a hybrid schedule. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in providing legal advice regarding legal issues involving the company's business activities, including extensive and detailed research and preparation of written memoranda regarding issues involved. Provides legal research, advice and guidance on insurance claims and any other insurance issues or regulatory matters as required or directed. Handles legal assignments as directed or requested. Assists in discovery and litigation as directed or requested. May provide counsel and advice to various areas of the business involving legal matters or related considerations when requested or directed. May interface with outside counsel on various legal matters. Reviews proposed and existing legislation affecting ERIE's member companies and assists in establishing the company's position. Prepares and/or assists in preparing a regulatory and legislative update to ERIE management. Assists in implementing various regulations and legislation with respect to ERIE operations. Participates in trade associations and regulatory and legislative hearings and meetings when requested as directed or requested. Prepares and/or reviews proposed contracts, leases and other formal agreements in order to safeguard the company's interests. Reviews drafts of ERIE's insurance policies, forms and endorsements as required or directed. The first eight duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident. Competencies Values Diversity Nimble Learning Self-Development Information Management Skills Collaborates Customer Focus Job-Specific Knowledge Cultivates Innovation Instills Trust Optimizes Work Processes Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Qualifications J.D. or L.L.B. degree from accredited law school required. Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in at least one state; if not admitted in Pennsylvania, eligible for admission by reciprocity, limited in-house admission, or examination required; or, Must pass the bar examination within one year of hire. The position may require specific experience as needed, the incumbent to travel on short notice, and may include overnight stays. Physical Requirements Climbing; Rarely Driving; Rarely Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional ( Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional ( Manual Keying/Data Entry; Frequent (50-80%) Pushing/Pulling; Occasional ( Nearest Major Market: Erie

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