Description:

Job Description:
Overview:
Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities:
State Farm, a Fortune 50 company and the nation's #1 property & casualty insurers, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its in-house Law Department as Human Resources & Agency Counsel at our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois.

At State Farm, our Law Department is more than a legal function—we are trusted business partners who help shape strategy, manage risk, and support one of America's most recognized brands. Our attorneys are challenged with sophisticated legal issues, empowered to make meaningful contributions, and supported by a collaborative culture that has been a hallmark of State Farm since 1922.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois, and is classified as a hybrid role. Attorneys in hybrid positions are expected to spend significant time working in the Bloomington office. Work arrangements may evolve based on business needs.

The Opportunity:

As Human Resources & Agency Counsel, you will serve as a strategic legal advisor to business leaders on a broad range of employment and agency-related legal matters affecting State Farm's workforce and independent contractor agency force. You will partner closely with Human Resources, Agency, and business leadership to navigate complex legal issues, mitigate risk, and support key business initiatives.
This is a dynamic, high-impact role offering exposure to significant employment and agency matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters, including day-to-day counseling, administrative proceedings (including EEOC and other agency charges), and complex federal and state litigation involving employees and independent contractor agents.
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a wide range of employment and agency issues, balancing legal risk with organizational objectives.
Analyze complex factual and legal issues, interpret evolving federal and state employment laws and regulations, and develop effective legal strategies and recommendations.
Partner with business leaders and Human Resources professionals to proactively identify legal risks and implement practical solutions.
Direct and manage outside counsel in employment and agency litigation, ensuring high-quality representation, efficient case management, and alignment with State Farm's legal and business objectives.
Collaborate across the Law Department and with internal stakeholders on emerging legal issues, policy development, and strategic initiatives impacting the workforce and agency system.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
Must have active license to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing of the bar
If not already licensed to practice law in Illinois, you will need to obtain at least an in-house limited license for this role, submit an application to the Illinois Board of Admissions within 90 days from your start date, actively pursue the licensure, and keep your supervisor informed throughout the process.
3+ years of employment law experience or 3+ years of litigation experience
Past experience in handling employment matters for or on behalf of employers along with experience counseling employers on labor-related issues is preferred
Experience handling complex employment litigation is suggested
Advanced knowledge of legal principles and practices related to the subject matter of the attorney's area of practice and/or leadership management skills
Proactive mindset -anticipates and responds effectively to client's needs and actively assists clients by practicing preventive law
Commitment to providing quality legal advice, learning agility (included demonstrated willingness to develop expertise in new subject matters), and a history of enthusiastic participation in a team environment
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity

Additional Details:

Other than as authorized by the General Counsel or her designee, employees are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm except authorized pro bono work
Newly hired employees must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm
Travel may be required via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities
May work irregular hours due to workload and nature of work
Relocation benefits may be available depending on eligibility and position