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Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home Work Arrangement: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 73786 The Role at a Glance We're excited to bring on an Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts to provide legal counsel and thought leadership to business clients responsible for a wide variety of contracts and transactions, including software-as-a-service agreements, outsourcing agreements, professional services agreements, licensing agreements, supply agreements, equipment lease agreements and event planning agreements. In this role you will have a leadership role in negotiating tens of millions of dollars of annual spend and will be responsible for creating and driving adoption of best practice contracting principles. What you'll be doing Provide subject matter expertise on preparation, negotiation and execution of contracts Key contributor and advisor in cross-functional team environments who interacts with lines of business to understand and mitigate legal, regulatory, reputational and business risk Collaborate with peers and leadership across the Business Units and Departments to champion and drive change management and process improvements Develop and define appropriate objectives for quality, compliance, and productivity within your assigned areas of responsibility Provide legal counsel to internal stakeholders on complex assignments/projects Invites and encourages dialogue with and among employees and peers to increase understanding of differing points of view, strengthen team cohesion and promote good decision making Continuously develop and refine knowledge based on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) or responsibility; assess the impact and collaborate with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments into current and future strategies Identify knowledge and skill gaps within the organization and leverage outside counsel expertise as appropriate What we're looking for J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and member of a state bar in good standing (required) 8 - 10+ years of business law experience at a law firm and/or corporate legal department focused on commercial contracts and various business transactions (required) Advanced knowledge and expertise in all facets of contract law Working knowledge of data privacy, antitrust and intellectual property law Experience successfully negotiating wide variety of contracts, including software-as-a-service agreements, outsourcing agreement, licensing agreements, professional services agreements, lease agreements, and supply agreements Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through December 16th, 2024 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. What's it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What's in it for you: Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute. Leadership development and virtual training opportunities PTO/parental leave Competitive 401K and employee benefits ( Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations Effective productivity/technology tools and training The pay range for this position is 170,000-225,000 and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role is eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package. About The Company Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses - annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com. Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive ( environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Follow us on Facebook ( , X ( , LinkedIn ( , and Instagram ( . For the latest company news, visit our newsroom ( . Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters. Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [email protected] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious. Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln's Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln's current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify ( notices. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify ( avisos. Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. 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