Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Fortegra is looking for a corporate attorney with prior experience handling employment matters, contract negotiation, vendor management, corporate governance, and/or transactional work. This position will be responsible for advising on compliance with employment laws, reviewing and negotiating contracts, corporate governance, and providing legal support on a range of other corporate matters. Fortegra is a collaborative working environment that is focused on profitable growth. This position may be filled at the Company’s headquarters in our Jacksonville FL, Washington DC or Iselin NJ offices.

• Advise on federal and state employment laws and corporate governance
• Assist on a wide range of other corporate legal matters, including acquisitions and vendor management
• Draft contracts, negotiate amendments and prepare other corporate documents

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required
• 5-10 years of legal experience
• State Bar Membership (any state)
• General corporate law experience, including employment law and corporate governance
• Knowledgeable advocate who can work effectively with business leaders and manage outside counsel
• Experience in other corporate areas, including M&A, preferred but not required
• Insurance or other Financial Services experience a plus but not required

Additional Information

Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

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