Counsel, Commercial Transactions (Remote)
Allstate · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Negotiate and draft commercial agreements.
- Provide business-focused legal advice.
- Manage third-party risk initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Develop contract process improvements.
About the role
About Allstate
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Commercial Transactions team within Law and Regulation is seeking a transactional attorney to support a broad and dynamic portfolio of strategic and commercial transactions. This role is well suited for a motivated attorney looking to use their skills in transactional law to support growing business needs while working closely with other in-house counsel and business stakeholders. The Commercial Transactions team provides legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with negotiating, closing, and administering various strategic and commercial transactions and relationships throughout the enterprise, including intercompany agreements, and vendor transactions such as digital marketing agreements, professional service agreements, and technology agreements for all types of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, especially those involving procurement of technology and/or service arrangements.
- Provide real-time, business-focused commercial legal advice on commercial contracts, including SaaS and other technology agreements, digital marketing, and contract amendments.
- Support senior counsel on various third-party risk management initiatives.
- Identify potential issues related to data, privacy, and intellectual property for collaboration with and escalation to internal subject matter experts.
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Finance, Risk and Compliance, Privacy, Security, IT, HR, and within Legal to identify and solve problems, build partnerships, and complete commercial transactions.
- Anticipate legal concerns and provide creative problem-solving in a dynamic business environment.
- Contribute to the development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements to support efficient contract review and negotiation.
Key Skills/Competency
- Commercial Transactions
- Transactional Law
- Contract Negotiation
- SaaS Agreements
- Technology Agreements
- Procurement
- Legal Advisory
- Risk Management
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property
Skills & topics
- Commercial Transactions Counsel
- Transactional Attorney
- Contract Law
- Legal Counsel
- In-house Counsel
- Commercial Agreements
- Technology Agreements
- SaaS
- Procurement Law
- Remote Legal Jobs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, technology, or vendor agreements.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your JD, active bar membership, and 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Address key responsibilities: Detail your experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements, especially technology and service-related.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Understand company values: Align your application and interview responses with Allstate's innovative and customer-focused mission.
Technical preparation
Master commercial contract drafting and negotiation.,Understand SaaS and technology agreement nuances.,Familiarize with data privacy and IP laws.,Review third-party risk management frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex commercial transaction you managed.,How do you provide business-focused legal advice?,Share an example of collaborating with cross-functional teams.,How do you anticipate and solve legal concerns proactively?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities for a Commercial Transactions Counsel at Allstate?
- As a Commercial Transactions Counsel at Allstate, you will be responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly those involving technology and service procurement. You'll also provide business-focused legal advice on various contracts, support risk management, and collaborate with internal teams to solve problems and complete transactions.
- What qualifications are required for the Commercial Transactions Counsel role at Allstate?
- To be considered for the Commercial Transactions Counsel position at Allstate, you need a Juris Doctorate, an active bar membership in good standing, and a minimum of 5 years of legal experience. Ideally, this experience should be in commercial contracts, corporate transactions, technology agreements, or marketing/vendor relationships, either in a law firm or in-house setting.
- Is the Commercial Transactions Counsel position at Allstate remote?
- Yes, the Commercial Transactions Counsel position at Allstate is a remote role. While open to candidates across the U.S., preferred home office locations include Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; or Scottsdale, AZ due to team collaboration and business travel considerations.
- What kind of agreements will a Commercial Transactions Counsel at Allstate typically handle?
- A Commercial Transactions Counsel at Allstate will handle a broad range of strategic and commercial transactions. This includes intercompany agreements, vendor transactions, digital marketing agreements, professional service agreements, and technology agreements for various goods and services, with a focus on SaaS and other technology-related contracts.
- What are the preferred locations for remote Commercial Transactions Counsel at Allstate?
- While the Commercial Transactions Counsel role is remote and open to candidates across the U.S., Allstate has preferred home office locations. These include Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Charlotte, NC; or Scottsdale, AZ, to facilitate team collaboration and business travel.
- What additional skills or knowledge are beneficial for the Commercial Transactions Counsel role at Allstate?
- Familiarity with privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, data governance, cybersecurity, and/or highly regulated industries is a plus for the Commercial Transactions Counsel role. Experience working within a corporate parent company and across affiliated entities is also beneficial.
- What is the salary range for the Commercial Transactions Counsel position at Allstate?
- The compensation offered for the Commercial Transactions Counsel role at Allstate ranges from $120,000.00 to $193,725.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications. This information is provided to give candidates a clear understanding of the potential earnings for this position.