Deputy General Counsel � Corporate Legal Affairs - On-site or Hybrid Opportunity

Job Description

The Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the legal functions of The Mutual Group, as a services provider to mutual insurance carriers. This position focuses on corporate governance, litigation, commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory tracking and strategic legal initiatives, while partnering closely with a peer Deputy General Counsel who leads insurance regulatory and compliance matters.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel, this role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance that supports innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The Deputy General Counsel will lead legal support for enterprise-wide initiatives, manage legal risk, and foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Accountabilities

• Advise on governance structures, fiduciary duties, and corporate formalities
• Prepare board materials, resolutions, and committee documentation
• Support corporate secretary functions and legal entity management
• Oversee litigation strategy across employment, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Manage outside counsel relationships and litigation budgets
• Lead internal investigations and support regulatory audits (non-insurance specific)
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, NDAs, and strategic partnerships
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and other corporate development initiative
• Provide legal counsel on employment policies, investigations, conflicts of interest and workforce matters
• Partner with HR on compliance with labor laws and workplace regulations
• Manage IP portfolio including trademarks and copyrights
• Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related legal risks
• Partner with underwriting, claims, finance, and operations to align legal strategy with business goals
• Collaborate with the Deputy General Counsel for Insurance & Compliance to ensure cohesive legal coverage
• Contribute to enterprise risk management and strategic planning
• Lead and mentor legal professionals within the corporate legal team
• Promote legal awareness and training across departments
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably in-house within insurance, financial services, or regulated industries
• Expertise in corporate law, litigation, employment law, and commercial transactions
• Strong understanding of governance, privacy, and strategic legal risk
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage complex legal issues and cross-functional initiatives
• High ethical standards and sound judgment
• Periodic travel required
  
  

Benefits

We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance
  
  

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