Counsel (REMOTE or MA BASED)

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Office of the General Counsel is hiring a Counsel to join our growing team in MA or in a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the Insurance Law team within the Office of the General Counsel, this attorney will be primarily responsible for supporting our Agency Distribution channel and field management across all lines of business (personal, commercial, and specialty).

This is a full-time, exempt role. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: 

• Provide legal counsel to one or more departments or operating units, in particular those that interact with independent insurance agents, brokers, and other agency-side professionals.
• Research and prepare legal documents, including significant focus on agency/broker agreements, agency compensation, and other distribution-focused contractual agreements; negotiate with outside parties, render opinions, consult with and advise clients, and represents the company in dealing with others.
• Maintain ongoing relationships and accountability for the unit(s) being served.
• Work closely with senior management to evaluate legal impact of major decisions where applicable law, regulations, or facts are unclear, controversial, or conflicting.
• Write legal opinions that sometimes require extensive research of statutes, regulations, or court decisions in complex areas of the law.
• Explain problems, ideas, and concepts to junior staff that are to be incorporated into work assignments.
• Manage outside counsel relationships on matters, as appropriate. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: 

• Juris Doctorate with 6-8+ years professional experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;

• Ability to:  

• Apply a comprehensive knowledge of contractual issues and agent/broker relationships to the completion of difficult assignments, while navigating challenging and sometimes conflicting internal and external dynamics.

• Engage in complex negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.

• Collaborate effectively and manage through influence.

• Plan, conduct and supervise assignments within established guidelines.

• Review progress and evaluate results.

• Train less experienced employees in technical complexities of assigned work.

• Recommend changes in procedures.

• Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.

• Review progress with management.

• Be accountable for reporting on project status for one or more larger projects that may be assigned.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers.  The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.  

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” 

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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