Description:

Description:
Job Title: Corporate Attorney - Legal Affiliates

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Family: Affiliates - Legal

Department: Affiliates Legal

Location: Corporate Office (Fort Wayne, IN)

Job Summary:
Perform sophisticated legal work spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), negotiation strategy, corporate governance, complex contract drafting, multi‑jurisdictional regulatory compliance, and subsidiary management across a diverse portfolio of business sectors. Coordinates routine to highly complex legal matters, partners closely with business leaders to advance divisional initiatives, conducts and oversees due diligence processes, performs statutory and regulatory research, and delivers actionable legal guidance aligned with corporate objectives. Requires the ability to navigate evolving regulatory environments, analyze enterprise risk across varied affiliate entities, and ensure governance and compliance frameworks are implemented consistently.

Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities
To Perform This Job Successfully, an Individual Must Be Able to Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.

Lead or Support Legal Components of Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Ventures, and Alliances Within the Affiliates' Portfolio.
Conduct and Oversee Due Diligence Investigations, Including Financial, Regulatory, Operational, and Contractual Reviews for Entities in Regulated and Technology‑based Sectors.
Draft, Review, and Negotiate Term Sheets, Purchase Agreements, Disclosure Schedules, Transition Services Agreements, and Post‑closing Compliance Requirements.
Draft, Revise, and Negotiate a Wide Range of Commercial Contracts, Including Technology and Saa S Agreements, Service Agreements, Vendor Contracts, Licensing Agreements, Loan Documents, Confidentiality Agreements, Agency Agreements, and Related Commercial Documents.
Conduct Comprehensive Legal and Risk Analysis of Complex Contract Terms to Ensure Alignment with Business Strategy and Risk Tolerance.
Manage Contract Negotiations with External Counsel, Vendors, Partners, and Counterparties.
Perform and Interpret Complex Regulatory Research Affecting Money Transmitters, Insurance Distribution Entities, Investment Advisory Firms, Saa S Operations, and Other Specialized Business Sectors.
Collaborate with Compliance Teams to Ensure Affiliate Entities Meet Federal, State, and Sector‑specific Regulatory Requirements.
Respond Promptly to Regulator Inquiries, Examinations, and Audits Across Multiple Jurisdictions.
Support Governance and Legal Oversight of Subsidiary and Affiliate Corporate Entities, Including Board Activities, Resolutions, Annual Filings, Officer/manager Appointments, and Corporate Record Management.
Draft and Maintain Organizational Documents Such as Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, and Governance Policies.
Assess Legal, Regulatory, Transactional, and Enterprise Risks, and Deliver Practical Solutions to Internal Stakeholders.
Effectively Communicate Legal Findings to Leadership, Business Units, and External Partners.
Organize, Lead, and Contribute to Meetings Involving Collective Decision‑making, Cross‑departmental Initiatives, and Strategic Planning Efforts.
Complete Additional Projects as Assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The Requirements Listed Below Are Representative of The Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities Required to Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions.

Exceptional Analytical, Writing, and Legal Drafting Capabilities, Including the Ability to Manage Complex Legal Documentation.
Strong Negotiation Skills with The Ability to Resolve Difficult or Confrontational Situations Constructively.
Demonstrated Knowledge of Corporate, Contract, Tort, and Insurance Law, and Familiarity with Regulatory Regimes Applicable to Affiliates in Financial, Insurance, Investment, and Technology Sectors.
Ability to Conduct Sophisticated Legal Research and Synthesize Regulatory Requirements Across Multiple Jurisdictions.
Strong Organizational, Prioritization, and Time‑management Skills, with The Ability to Manage Multiple Projects and Deadlines.
Ability to Exercise Sound Independent Judgment While Following Departmental Guidance and Strategic Directives.
Effectively Interface with External Contacts, Brotherhood Employees, Managers, and Department Staff Members.

Education And/or Experience:

Juris Doctor (jd) and Bachelor's Degree Required.
Active License to Practice Law in At Least One U.S. Jurisdiction.
Minimum of Two (2) Years of Substantive Legal Experience; Experience in M&a, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, or Regulated Industries Strongly Preferred.
Prior Exposure to Insurance Law, Financial Regulation, Investment Advisory Compliance, Money Transmitter Laws, Saa S and Technology Contracting, or Other Specialized Regulatory Environments Is Highly Desirable.

Terms and Conditions
This Description Is Intended to Describe the General Content of And Requirements for The Performance of This Position. It Is Not to Be Construed as An Exhaustive Statement of Duties, Responsibilities, or Requirements.

Because the Company's Niche Is the Church and Related Ministries Market, and Because Effective Service Requires a Thorough Understanding of This Market, Persons in This Position Must Be Familiar with Church Operations and Must Conduct Themselves in A Manner that Will neither Alienate nor Offend Persons Within This Target Niche.

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company Reserves the Right to Modify, Interpret, or Apply This Position Description in Any Way the Company Desires. This Job Description in No Way Implies that These Are the Only Duties, Including Essential Duties, to Be Performed by The Employee Occupying This Position. This Position Description Is Not an Employment Contract, Implied or Otherwise. the Employment Relationship Remains “at-Will”.