What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs - On-site or Hybrid Opportunity position at The Mutual Group?
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.
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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