Corporate Counsel, Guidewire
$122-182k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
Back-end software for P&C insurance
Open for applications
Back-end software for P&C insurance
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$122-182k
Office located in San Mateo, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To constantly improve, so insurance companies can successfully respond to customer needs in a world where technology and risk are changing dramatically.
Role
Who you are
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the bar of at least one state
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate environment or technology company
- Strong knowledge of corporate policies, procedures, and best practices
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
What the job involves
- We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team
- As Corporate Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance, advising on global labor and employment law matters, managing confidential legal projects, and providing support to various business units within the company
- Manage compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including data protection, labor, and employment laws
- Consult on global labor and employment law matters, providing guidance and support to the Guidewire People Team and management teams
- Oversee and manage confidential legal projects, including contract negotiations, intellectual property matters, and regulatory compliance
- Provide legal support and guidance to various business units, including sales, marketing, product development, and operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corporate policies and procedures
- Stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends to advise on potential impacts and opportunities
- Handle Privacy-related matters, including data privacy compliance, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations
Our take
Insurance is an age-old industry rooted in ancient technology. Despite the substantial power and revenue of these companies, their backend systems have become outdated, leading to rising relative costs. The challenge of modernizing such entrenched systems has been a significant hurdle for many insurers.
Guidewire is at the forefront of transforming Property and Casualty insurance by offering cutting-edge software solutions delivered via the cloud. The company is dedicated to evolving its offerings through close collaboration with its extensive customer base. This intimate engagement helps Guideire refine and enhance its cloud solutions to better meet the needs of it sclients.
Despite its successes in facilitating the cloud transition, the future may see the emergence of insurance providers built on entirely different infrastructures. Guidewire's ability to adapt and leverage its expertise and adapt will be crucial for maintaining its role as a leading technology provider.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2008
$0.8m
SERIES C
Sep 2007
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $24.8m
Company values
- Integrity: We build and maintain honest, candid, and caring relationships with clients, potential customers, partners, investors, and of course, each other!
- Rationality: All we do is supported by factual evidence—whether it’s building awesome products, making decisions, or communicating with each other
- Collegiality: We’re in it together—so we’re all equal. We work in professional harmony, with respect, without arrogance, and as part of a structure where responsibility is shared and owned by all of us
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Leadership
Mike Rosenbaum
(CEO, not founder)Prior to Guidewire, they led Product Management and Go-To-Market Strategy for core CRM products at Salesforce and served in the US Navy as a Submarine Officer.
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