Field Counsel at Wallingford

Company Name	Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Location	Wallingford
State	CT
Job Title	Field Counsel
Job Description	Field Counsel (Wallingford)-12277 Description   Advance your Legal career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!   Liberty Mutual has an exciting opportunity for an attorney.  As a Field Counsel you will represent the company and its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for money damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage of a moderate value with moderately complex legal issues.    Responsibilities:     * Use Litigation Protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters     * Conduct necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings.      * Research the law applicable to cases or matters; drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required.  If requested, conduct settlement negotiations.     *       Advise, communicate and confer with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.  Personally meet with, and maintain good relations and communications with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as required.     *        Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, products, engineering or similar issues and defenses involved with cases or matters.     *        Prepare and conduct training sessions for Legal, Claims or other departments as required.     *        Provide daily direction and guidance to junior attorneys.     *       Understand and creatively use technology; apply technology to the process of law to improve quality and reduce cost.     * Act as a team or group leader for an assigned group within the office.     * Interface with Home Office Legal department. Qualifications:     * Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the bar.     * Special license to practice before a particular board or federal court may be necessary.     * A minimum of 1 successful year experience as an attorney.     * A general knowledge of insurance law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients, customers and the company.     * The ability to effectively communicate and persuade by written or spoken word is critical.     * Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases or matters handled. Benefits: We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:     * 401K and Company paid pension plan     * Medical coverage     * Dental coverage     * Paid time-off     * Pay-for-Performance     * Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance     * Discount fitness memberships     * Flexible spending accounts     * Tuition reimbursement     * Vision care coverage     * Work/Life resources     * Accidental death & dismemberment insurance     * Credit Union membership     * Employee and Dependent life insurance     * Disability insurance     * Long-term care insurance Overview:   We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.   We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.   We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.   Responsibility. What's your policy? Job  Legal Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford Schedule  Full-time Salary (Pay Basis)  58,200-94,900 Education Level  Master's Degree (±18 years) Shift  Day Job Travel  No
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Senior Counsel - Capital Markets

Company Name	GE Capital - Americas
Location	Norwalk
State	CT
Job Title	Senior Counsel - Capital Markets
Job Description	Job Number:     1160725  Date Posted:     26 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Capital Markets  Business:     GE Capital - Americas  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Role Summary/Purpose Responsible for supporting the Business Segment or Function on Capital Markets (defined below) legal issues: (a) with a primary focus on assigned specialty transactions, and (b) on selected functional, project, product, program, litigation management, and strategic issues as directed and under supervision of the managing counsel (Executive Counsel or above). Provides advice and counsel on deal & structuring to business teams on legal issues and acceptable legal/business commercial positions. Essential Responsibilities     * Responsible for advising business segments on legal issues related to Capital Markets (which may include investment, management, portfolio administration, and realization of Public or Private Debt or Equity Securities [all classes]     * Underwriting, Placement, or Syndication Activities – Debt or Equity; Securitization Activities; Broker-Dealer Activities; Investment Advisor Activities; Trading Activities, and similar and related practice areas).     * Assigned responsibilities may apply to any limited subset of Capital Markets activities that are required by hiring business. The attorney retained for such a position would assume a major role in structuring, negotiating, documenting and supervising outside counsel on transactions within her/his assigned specialty area(s).     * Supervision and management of outside counsel as needed.     * Assist managers in both market and product development.     * Assist corporate, personnel, and training with policy compliance. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:     * Bachelors Degree, JD with 7+ years experience in relevant Capital Markets area(s), based on experience at a large law firm, financial firm, regulatory/governmental agency or corporate legal department.     * Strong academic credentials.     * Superior analytical ability.     * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.     * Ability to manage multiple transactions within a high-paced environment, and to prioritize conflicting demands from large and diverse client base.     * Ability to function independently and effectively as a member of both business teams and the assigned legal organization.       Essential Requirements:     * Must be a member in good standing of one or more state bars or the D.C. bar.     * Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com to be considered for this job opening.     * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.     * Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification and background check.     * Must be willing to travel up to 15% of time. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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Senior Counsel - Compliance and Regulatory

Company Name	GE Capital - Americas
Location	Norwalk
State	CT
Job Title	Senior Counsel - Compliance and Regulatory
Job Description	Job Number:     1158872  Date Posted:     26 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Compliance and Regulatory  Business:     GE Capital - Americas  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Role Summary/Purpose This position will provide compliance support to GE Capital Americas Risk Management function. Essential Responsibilities     * Provide advice to assigned business unit on structuring transactions, develop and /or update operating procedures and/or processes with respect thereto.     * Compliance oversight of business activities, up-dating and implementing audit and compliance procedures, and training and dissemination thereof, coordinating with other business legal and compliance personnel.     * Monitor developments in relevant law, regulations and interpretations.     * Drive segment/functional compliance staff activities, including quarterly segment Policy Compliance     * Review Board meetings.     * Provide additional compliance and legal support as required Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:     * Bachelors Degree, J.D., Bar admission with 8+ years of legal experience in litigation or compliance.       Eligibility Requirements:     * Must be a member in good standing of one or more state bars or the D.C. bar and where required, in house counsel registration or admission to the local state bar.     * Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com to be considered for this job opening.     * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.     * Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification and background check.     * Must be willing to travel up to 25% of time GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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Senior Counsel – Bankruptcy/Restructuring at Norwalk

Company Name	GE Capital - Americas
Location	Norwalk
State	CT
Job Title	Senior Counsel – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Job Description	Job Number:     1086452  Date Posted:     29 March 2010  Function:     Legal - Trading  Business:     GE Capital - Americas  Career Level:     Experienced  Location:     Norwalk, Connecticut, United States About Us imagination at work…     * GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.     * GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.     * GE offers an inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity to succeed and diversity is embraced as a competitive advantage in the marketplace.     * The passion that our people bring to their work extends to their private worlds, and GE encourages a healthy balance between the two.     * GE values education and is dedicate to providing the tools and training for your professional development. Role Summary/Purpose Responsible for providing legal advice, support and business perspective on all aspects of US structured lending business for GE Capital Americas Essential Responsibilities     * In coordination with GE Capital COE, provide legal advice, support and business perspective on all aspects of US structured lending business including but not limited to restructuring, workout, litigation, bankruptcy, acquisitions, joint ventures, business development, integrations, operations, employee matters, growth initiatives, corporate governance and customer disputes.     * Structure, negotiate, and draft agreements, including forbearance and restructuring agreements, loan modification, inter-creditor agreements, credit agreements and agreements with service providers.     * Participate in the development and implementation of new business and legal processes, or identify and lead corrective action on existing ones, with the goals of simplification and resolving compliance risks.     * Provide legal advice on regulatory issues/matters facing the business, including bank regulatory issues.     * Participate in the selection and management of outside counsel. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:     * Bachelors Degree, J.D., and licensed to practice in at least one US State     * Minimum of 8-10 years of legal experience combining corporate legal and private law settings including significant experience with matters pertaining to leasing and lending, litigation, complex restructuring, bankruptcies, commercial transactions and general corporate law matters.     * Experience in UCC (especially Articles 2, 2A and 9) and credit and collection matters.     * Established ability to influence actions without direct ledership responsibility for teams or processes with a proven ability to build relationships within a matrixed environment (both cross-functionally and cross-business)     * Superior communication skills – both written and verbal – with a demonstrated ability to communicate to customers both internal and external to the business.     * Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within an organization     * Experienced within financial services industry – including an ability to understand all facets of financial services, such as leasing secured lending and asset management. Essential Requirements:     * Must be a member in good standing of one or more state bars or the D.C. bar     * Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com to be considered for this job opening.     * Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.     * Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification and background check.     * Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time.     * Must be willing to working in Norwalk. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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