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Posted April 30, 2024

Counsel, Employment and Litigation

Acrisure
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
Reference: AcrisureJR103896_1

About Acrisure:

Acrisure is a Fintech leader empowering businesses and consumers alike with unmatched financial solutions. The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and employs over 15,000 colleagues in 21 countries. It is distinguished by its dynamic culture, fast paced environment and determination to drive innovation at all levels of the business. Under the leadership of Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Greg Williams, Acrisure has grown from $38 million to more than $4 billion in revenue in just under ten years.

Acrisure connects clients to financial solutions through the best of humans and an AI platform. Acrisures products include Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more to over 1.3 million clients around the world.


Additionally, Acrisure is committed to social issues such as childrens health and DEI in financial services. Acrisure formed Evolution Advisors, a joint venture focused on providing access to financial services to minority-owned enterprises.

Job Summary:

The Counsel, Employment and Litigation, position will support Acrisures Human Resources and Litigation functions, with responsibility to provide labor and employment counseling and transactional support, along with managing litigated matters and the third-party subpoena docket. The position reports to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Human Resources. This role is intended for a hard-working, forward-thinking labor and employment/litigation attorney seeking to build an in-house career in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall legal and compliance support to the Human Resources function at the direction of the VP and Deputy General Counsel, HR;

  • Manage the workflow of a high-volume commercial litigation, insurance management and third-party subpoena docket;

  • Shift priorities and address time-sensitive issues and matters to support real-time business demands, needs and deadlines;

  • Take direction and execute on delegated assignments/matters from direct manager with minimal supervision, exhibiting resourcefulness and independent judgment;

  • Provide accurate, practical, pragmatic, timely, and responsive legal advice and guidance to Acrisures management and personnel on a wide range of issues affecting Acrisures varied businesses;

  • Track and maintain employment and litigation matters in company system and keep timely records to support accurate and up-to-date reporting and metrics; and

  • Participate in joint efforts and projects to help meet the demands of Acrisures enterprise-wide goals and strategies.

Qualifications:

  • Able to exercise exemplary interpersonal skills and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with business leaders and other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization. Able to cultivate and navigate relationships at all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction, being a resourceful problem-solver; making decisions which reflect good quality judgement and integrity.

  • Exercises a proactive approach to solving issues and a strong multi-tasker who can thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, work environment.

  • The capacity to quickly learn about Acrisure and its businesses and industries in which they operate and show a commitment to living Acrisures values.

Education/Experience:

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited nationally recognized law school;

  • Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;

  • At least 2-4 years of law firm and/or in-house experience required;

  • Experience with labor and employment law, including drafting, reviewing, various HR agreements, along with experience in labor and employment counseling;

  • Experience with general commercial litigation cases; third-party subpoena management preferred.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Industry Leading Healthcare

  • Savings and Investments

  • Charitable Giving Programs

  • Offering hybrid work option

  • Opportunities for Growth

  • Educational Resources

  • Generous time away

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at www.Acrisure.com/privacy/caapplicant.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisures property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisures Human Resources Talent Department.

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