Description:
Are you a dynamic, business-savvy attorney who thrives at the intersection of law, technology, data, and innovation? An American Insurance Company — a cutting-edge data and analytics company—is seeking a Senior Managing Commercial Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across a broad spectrum of business activities.This is a unique opportunity to be a key advisor and thought leader within Arity's leadership team, working on high-impact initiatives involving privacy, product development, adtech, marketing, data governance, and commercial transactions.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to Arity's senior leadership while collaborating closely with teams across Arity and An American Insurance Company broader legal organization. We're looking for a proactive and forward-thinking attorney who can navigate complex, matrixed environments and drive actionable outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Legal & Strategic Advisory
- Provide timely, business-oriented legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including product development, marketing, and sales strategies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements—particularly in the areas of technology, data, and services.
- Offer strategic advice on emerging legal and business issues, particularly related to commercial contracts, privacy, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Anticipate legal risks and propose pragmatic, innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
- Act as a key legal advisor to the Arity executive team, contributing to strategic planning, execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization to align legal guidance with business priorities.
- Represent Arity within An American Insurance Company legal department, helping to shape legal policy and practice across a portfolio of affiliated companies.
- Drive legal process improvements and work flows, including contract management systems, templates, playbooks, and intake protocols.
- Conduct complex legal research and collaborate cross-functionally to assess the impact of evolving laws and regulations on business operations.
- Manage outside counsel relationships and budgets effectively.
- Foster a culture of constructive dialogue and teamwork across a geographically distributed legal team.
- Advising on the legal implications of a new product or evolving corporate structure.
- Distilling and communicating complex legal issues in a clear, actionable manner for business stakeholders.
- Drafting and negotiating data licensing agreements or strategic commercial deals.
- Leading the implementation of a compliance or governance initiative.
- Enjoy navigating and advising in legally unsettled or fast-evolving areas.
- Are process-oriented and eager to streamline legal operations.
- Bring a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset to the table.
- Can balance legal precision with business practicality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees individual contributors, contractors, consultants, and temporary staff.
Education and Experience:
- J.D. from an accredited institution and active bar membership in good standing.
- 10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably within technology, data, or high-growth startup environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts (tech, data, privacy, services).
- Experience navigating regulated industries and aligning legal strategies with compliance, policy, and legislative frameworks.
- Proven leadership in cross-functional or matrixed teams, including process improvement and legal operations.
- Preference for experience advising commercial business units and/or holding business roles outside of legal.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication with executive-level presence.
- Strategic thinker with strong project and budget management capabilities.
- High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal tech tools.
- Business acumen and ability to contribute to ROI-driven decision-making.
- Additional Details
- Travel required as needed.
- Remote opportunity available; preference for candidates located in Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; Charlotte, NC; or Irving, TX.
