Counsel; P&C Legal Business & Strategic Insights

Position: Counsel (P&C Legal Business Performance & Strategic Insights)
Location: Iowa

If you're passionate about being part of a diverse organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to deliver innovative business solutions with excellence, then Nationwide's Legal team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

These counsel roles sit within the P&C Legal
** Business Performance & Strategic Insights Team**, which supports both the P&C
** Business Performance Office
** and the
** Office of Customer Relations**. The team also partners across
** P&C Legal
** on data, technology, and cross‑functional initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring broad experience with the P&C organization and a strong interest in advancing operational capabilities, leveraging emerging technologies (including AI), and delivering proactive, strategic insights that help guide and enhance business decision‑making.

All Locations Considered.
** Job Description Summary
** We provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work. As Counsel, you'll provide expert advice and build strong relationships with fellow team members and business leaders across many levels. We'll count on you to recommend risk management strategies by actively identifying and assessing risks in unique and complex situations that have potential for significant impact to the company.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provides advice and expertise on a broad range of legal matters with minimal direction within a specific area of responsibility. Attends business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs.
* Identifies and assesses risks in unique or complex business situations. Creates risk management/mitigation recommendations demonstrating sound risk assessment and legal skills.
* Addresses situations of high exposure or risk; understands business risk tolerance and considers it in the context of risk management strategies and actions. Has input into or influence on company decision-making.
* Builds creative, practical and effective solutions to issues with no established precedent. May interact with persons outside of the company on behalf of the organization.
* Leads matters that are complex and/or strategic in nature. Understands the business partner's goals, objectives and needs. Advises senior leaders on case law, legislative and regulatory matters. Considers the long-term business and strategic consequences of potential outcomes. Demonstrates strength with clients by clearly communicating legal requirements and cautionary counsel. Effectively responds to challenges and collaborates to achieve risk-mitigated outcomes.
* Builds and maintains a wide network of positive relationships at many levels within the OCLO and with business partners, including at leadership levels.
* Works independently and may also lead teams on group/client tasks, projects or assignments.
* May mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals on business and legal issues.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
** Reporting Relationships:
** May report to Vice President/Associate Vice President/Managing Counsel.

May have the opportunity to supervise up to three legal associates.
** Typical Skills and Experiences:
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* Education:

** JD from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
** License/Certification/Designation:
** Associates reporting within Nationwide’s Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO) who are functioning in attorney roles must be fully licensed in accordance with OCLO policy, in good standing and in compliance with all continuing legal education requirements at all times in the state(s) in which they practice.
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* Experience:

** Typically, six or more years of relevant legal experience. Has demonstrated business knowledge.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

** Has proven experience with or knowledge of an area of law, complex legal practices and procedures. Considered a specialist on a specific…