Senior Director & Counsel, Business Services

Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.

This role provides pragmatic, business-minded guidance to all of Trustmark’s business units, in a multifaceted position that encompasses contract review, drafting, and negotiation, as well as providing essential legal support, research, and analysis. Engages in cross-functional collaboration, ensuring that legal strategies align seamlessly with the broader business objectives. Will be expected to adapt and take on new responsibilities as necessary to meet the evolving needs of Trustmark and the legal department.

Contract Reviewing, Drafting and Negotiations

• Review, negotiate and draft client contracts, Requests for Proposals, and commercial contracts for all of Trustmark business units.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate those risks.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with various departments, including compliance, sales, operations, finance, and marketing, to provide legal support and guidance on business initiatives and projects.
• Develop support materials and provide trainings to educate Trustmark’s direct sales and customer implementation teams on contract terms and other legal issues.
• Work closely with external counsel when necessary.
• Collaborate and develop relationships with other members of the legal team in order to provide back up support as needed, including in areas outside of normal expertise.

Legal Support, Research and Analysis

• Support paralegals by providing guidance and mentorship in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Conduct legal research on relevant issues to provide accurate and timely advice to the business units.
• Analyze and communicate the potential impact of legal developments on the business units.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Law Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed in Illinois
• 3-5 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply legal principles to practical business situations
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the insurance industry
• Prior in-house experience

The salary range for this role is the following in Lake Forest, Illinois:

$104,922.00 – $182,536.00 per year

The final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonus. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive salary within the market.

Brand: Trustmark

In addition to compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums. For questions about compensation and benefits, please speak to the Recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

For the fourth consecutive year we were selected as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, veteran or disability.