Senior Counsel

About the role

Allstate Protection Plans is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide legal support across various departments. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with in-house experience, and will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and managing a variety of legal agreements, leading product development, monitoring legislation, and providing strategic legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and manage variety of legal agreements, including retailer partnerships, supply chain/sourcing deals, and other complex commercial agreements
• Lead product development in North America, working with cross-functional partners to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Maintain compliance with current and emerging legislation, developing internal policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulations
• Provide strategic legal advisory support across global employment law, privacy, data security, corporate governance, marketing, and litigation matters
• Initiate, lead, and drive new legal projects, improving processes and operations
• Deliver timely, pragmatic, and business-focused legal counsel to colleagues worldwide
• Engage with outside counsel to achieve effective legal outcomes while maintaining accountability for spend
• Develop and oversee other attorneys, fostering high-quality legal work and positive team dynamics

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California bar membership in good standing
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Experience with employment law, litigation, privacy, and/or data security
• Exceptional judgment and creativity, able to balance legal risks with business objectives
• Entrepreneurial mindset, flexible, self-starting, and hard-working
• Solution-oriented, capable of pushing projects to completion while managing legal and business risks
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners and senior management

Additional Information

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with network optionality and HSA/FSA contribution options
• Up to 4% company match into 401(k) and pension contributions
• $75/month budget for physical wellness and $80/month for connectivity costs
• Mental health resources including free therapy and coaching sessions
• Supportive leave policies and flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Hybrid work arrangements with regular gatherings and offsites
• Variety of corporate perks and discounts

This role is a hybrid position based in the Bay Area, with an estimated base compensation range of $210K - $280K for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.