Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Legal at Assurant in Miami, FL

Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Legal Location: United States Virtual Join our dynamic and growing Legal team supporting Assurant’s Connected Living business! We are seeking a highly skilled attorney to join our Business Legal team as Senior Counsel, with a focus on commercial transactions and B2B agreements. In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders to provide strategic legal guidance, mitigate risk, and enable growth through well-structured agreements. You will also work collaboratively with multiple client teams on Assurant’s wireless and extended protection programs, as well as technology and digital products and support services. This is a remote position, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Atlanta, GA or Miami, FL area. However, we will consider top talent from other locations. What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job? Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, customer agreements, SaaS and technology licensing, and procurement deals. Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions. Lead B2B negotiations to ensure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives. Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution. Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions. Embedding within the business to understand the objectives of the business unit(s) and the key elements driving profitability Identify potential legal risks and/or impacts to existing businesses, new ventures, and products, as appropriate What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job? Bachelor’s degree and Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school; active license in good standing Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing in a law firm or corporation providing legal counsel on general business and contractual issues, ideally in technology, insurance or extended service contracts Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements Highly autonomous and self-motivated work ethic; demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and an ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial aspects of business ventures Strong understanding of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and business operations. Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal and regulatory issues and recommend appropriate and defensible courses of action Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization internally and externally How much should I expect to travel? Ability to travel as necessary, up to 25% What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? Knowledge of one or more of the following industries/segments: consumer goods retailing, Insurtech, mobile electronics/telecommunications, technology Experience drafting complex commercial agreements Experience litigating complex commercial disputes #LI-Remote #AssurantProud Pay Range: $119,600.00 - $199,800.00 Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis. Helping People Thrive in a Connected World Connect with us. Bring us your best work and your brightest ideas. And we’ll bring you a place where you can thrive. Learn more at jobs.assurant.com. For U.S. benefit information, visit myassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter. What’s the culture like at Assurant? Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way. Company Overview Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products. AI and Biometric Usage Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information. Equal Opportunity Statement Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions. Job Scam Alert Please be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords. Learn more about what to look out for and how to report a scam here. Additional Locations: Atlanta, GA, Miami, FL