Director, Assistant General Counsel – Mergers… at Allstate · Chicago

Director, Assistant General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions Location: Chicago River Point At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description The Director, Assistant General Counsel – Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions provides strategic legal leadership on the company’s acquisitions, divestitures, investments, venture capital initiatives, and other highly complex, strategic, or sensitive business transactions. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business partners, this role shapes transaction and business strategy, evaluates legal and commercial risks, and leads matters from inception through execution and post-closing matters. This position requires deep transactional expertise with strong business acumen, executive-level communication skills, and people leadership. The Director significantly influences the future strategy of the Law & Regulation function and supported business areas by developing innovative, practical solutions that enable the enterprise to deliver services, manage risk, and achieve growth objectives. As a Director/Officer, you won’t just deliver results – you drive our culture and shared purpose. At Allstate, we value in person connected experiences not just with your team but also other Allstaters. This may require travel within your local area or to one of our offices on a regular basis. Mergers & Acquisitions / Strategic Transactions Lead all phases of domestic and cross-border M&A and strategic transactions end-to-end, including transaction structuring, indications of interest, letters of intent, due diligence, definitive agreements, regulatory approvals, closing mechanics, and post-closing matters such as transition services, earnouts, and indemnification administration. Serve as the primary legal advisor on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, venture capital transactions, and other strategic initiatives. Advise senior executives and business leaders on transaction strategy, legal and commercial risks, value tradeoffs, and structuring alternatives, translating complex legal issues into clear, business-focused recommendations. Evaluate legal risk in the context of enterprise risk appetite, deal economics, and strategic priorities, providing practical guidance that enables timely and disciplined execution. Drive execution across multiple parallel workstreams, anticipating issues, resolving obstacles, and maintaining deal momentum under tight timelines. Strategic Transactions & Commercial Advisory Provide legal advice and counsel on highly complex, strategic, or sensitive business transactions beyond M&A, including marketing, real estate, and other strategic agreements that support growth and enterprise priorities. Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated agreements and related documentation. Collaborate closely with finance, accounting, tax, HR, regulatory, compliance, and business stakeholders to align legal strategy with operational and commercial objectives. Regulatory, Risk & Strategic Counsel Monitor and analyze new laws, regulations, and case law; proactively advise business partners on emerging legal issues and risks and their impact on the business. Influence the future strategy and direction of the Law & Regulation function and supported business areas through authoritative legal advice and consultation. Develop and implement best practices, frameworks, and process improvements to enhance transaction execution, risk management, and compliance. Outside Counsel Management Ensure disciplined and cost-effective engagement of outside counsel. Select, engage, and manage external legal advisors, including defining scope, staffing models, budgets, and performance expectations. Balance insourcing and outsourcing to maximize efficiency, quality, and consistency of legal work product. Leadership & People Management Provide direction, coaching, performance feedback, and final review and approval for the work of attorneys and paraprofessionals supporting M&A and business transactions. Hire, develop, and mentor talent, strengthening transactional capabilities across the legal organization and supporting long-term succession planning. Lead meetings with senior management and other key stakeholders. Manage departmental resources, including budget oversight and performance management. Qualifications & Experience Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Bachelor’s degree (required). 10+ years of experience, combining top-tier law firm and in-house experience, with significant responsibility for complex M&A and strategic transactions, preferably within a large, publicly traded company. Demonstrated experience leading transactions throughout the full lifecycle with clear ownership and accountability. Proven ability to advise senior management and executives on strategic, high-impact matters. People leadership experience, including managing and developing legal teams. Key Competencies Strategic thinker with strong business and transactional judgment Execution-oriented leader who delivers results Trusted advisor with executive presence Collaborative partner and clear communicator Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, public-company environment Leadership Responsibilities This role carries leadership accountability, including responsibility for people management, strategic influence, and significant impact on enterprise-level outcomes. Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. Skills Compensation Compensation offered for this role is 211,000.00 - 290,500.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. 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