Legal Consultant - Hybrid
The Opportunity
You will be an integral part of MassMutual's Corporate Law team, which is responsible for supporting the legal needs of MassMutual's corporate units including procurement, insurance risk management, compliance, privacy, information technology, and finance and investment management. In this individual contributor role you will interact with sophisticated business partners and legal colleagues on a variety of commercial contracts and other general corporate legal matters.
The Impact
Under limited guidance of an attorney, provides support service to attorneys with responsibilities to generally include, among other things, reviewing and interpreting complex commercial contracts, drafting contract terms and provisions, participating in contract negotiations, conducting legal research and analysis and advising attorneys on results, drafting legal and business communications and other correspondence, preparing regulatory filings and other complex legal documentation, identifying and clearly identifying and articulating legal issues that may require attorney consideration, and assisting attorneys with other general corporate matters that may arise. Interacts with all levels, including leaders in the organization.
Specific responsibilities and focus for this role will include, and are not limited to:
Perform in-depth review of a variety of commercial contracts to identify legal issues and/risks, present results of analysis/review to attorneys, procurement, or business partners, as appropriate
Draft commercial contract terms, negotiate commercial contract terms and conditions
Conduct legal research related to commercial contracts, licensing, and advising attorneys on results orally and in writing
Advise on intellectual property matters (e.g., copyright, trademark, patent)
Draft a variety of other business and/or legal documents and communications
Support corporate law team with other general corporate law matters as may be required
The Minimum Qualifications
Either: (a) Bachelor's degree in Law, business or related major plus a paralegal certificate from an accredited program and 5 years experience as a paralegal in a corporate environment or (b) a paralegal certificate from an accredited program with at least 10 years as a paralegal in a corporate environment
Certificate in paralegal studies, Juris Doctor may substitute for paralegal certificate
A minimum of 5 years legal research and writing experience
Experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong verbal and written communications skills, demonstrated ability to instill confidence
Agile and resilient; strong organizational skills, able to multitask, embrace change and manage well under pressure
Intellectually curious; seeks to understand, demonstrated problem solving acumen
The Ideal Qualifications
8 years experience in a corporate law department, with experience working on complex commercial contracts and license agreements
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Corporate Law team
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Access to mentorship opportunities
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
About MassMutual
We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.
Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure – it's our way of life.
MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2021 World's Most Ethical Company, a Fortune 2021 World's Most Admired Company and a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe. MassMutual was also named among America's Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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