Attorney

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of regulatory and legislative actions affecting the Family of Companies and corporate affairs.
• Evaluate and respond to the impact of these actions on Farm Bureau Insurance and Michigan Farm Bureau.
• Create, monitor, and update company-wide compliance protocols to address emerging issues.
• Research and apply laws to specific business circumstances under the guidance of the Legal Department.
• Assist with handling or supervising outside legal counsel on various legal matters such as IP, real estate, contracts, litigation, insurance policy issues, legislation, campaign finance, member legal education, and others.
• Support Michigan Farm Bureau legislative counsel.
• Work with departments to develop best practices for compliance with insurance regulation and legislation.
• Respond to complaints and actions against the companies related to compliance.
• Participate in corporate projects requiring compliance expertise, including privacy, annuity suitability, document retention, electronic delivery of documents, electronic signatures, adverse action notifications, and cancellation requirements.
• Advise administrative staff on relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan and good standing.
• No record of professional disciplinary action.
• High personal standards for confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Ability to establish trust and relationships with directors, management, and business associates.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience as a corporate or insurance attorney.

Skills

• Compliance expertise
• Laws and regulations research
• Legal advice and counsel
• Collaboration and teamwork

Benefits

Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.