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Posted April 26, 2024

Assistant Counsel

Forest T. Jones & Company
Kansas City, MO Full Time
Reference: ForestT.Jones&Company1392

Position Summary

Responsible for providing legal consultation, advisory or legal services for FSL and its affiliates, including specialized areas of insurance law, litigation, agreements, employment issues, and other various topics through assigned legal projects within the Legal Department under the direction of General Counsel.

Expectations

• Responsible for all aspects of legal services in assigned areas of legal specialization and responsible for developing and representing the organizations legal positions in the such areas

• Assists in the preparation as well as review of agreements with administrators, vendors, or other entities

• Provides legal counsel on a broad range of legal topics, including insurance, ERISA, probate, securities, tax, bankruptcy, trademark, etc.

• Conducts legal research and investigation on insurance claim matters

• Develops policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance

Competencies

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, oral presentation, and organizational skills

Requisites

• Juris Doctor; Bachelors of Arts or Bachelor of Science

• Insurance experience preferred but not mandatory


We offer comprehensive benefits to full time employees including company paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, Life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.

We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

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