Senior Director, Counsel

Company: CoreSource
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark's mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. At Trustmark, you'll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. Our--Law team is looking for a--Senior Director, Counsel. In this position--you will--negotiate and draft contracts and manage litigation for all facets of the enterprise.--You will also provides legal advice to the business units on claims, in a supporting capacity to the attorneys who act as liaisons to the business units. Key Accountabilities: Contract Drafting and Negotiations

• Negotiate and draft selected vendor and/or client contracts for all of the Enterprise's business units and support services Manage Litigation Caseload/Manage Outside Counsel
  • Manage commercial litigation caseload for the Trustmark enterprise
  • Manage outside counsel and litigation budget Provide Legal Advice on Claims Issues
    • Provide advice on the legal issues that arise in connection with certain claim issues. Requirements:
      • Law Degree from an accredited law school required
      • 3 or more years of complex contract negotiating and drafting of vendor service agreements required
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
      • Business acumen required
      • Software skills: familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel) required
      • Ability to do the following required:
      • Build productive working relationships.
      • Lead, identify opportunity and facilitate change.
      • Conduct effective business and legal fact-finding.
      • Be proactive and creative in identifying opportunities and solving problems.
      • Experience in litigation or litigation management is a plus
      • Experience with health, life, disability insurance is a plus
      • Experience drafting IT-related software and equipment arrangements is a plus All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Trustmark is pleased to have earned recognition from the Chicago Tribune as a Chicago Top Workplaces 2020 Award winner.

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