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Job description
Location US-IL-Chicago
Job Category Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
Position Type Regular Full Time
Req ID 45876
State Farm is excited to announce the opening of a satellite office in Chicago. We are seeking particular subject matter expertise to supplement our Bloomington, IL-based Corporate Law team.
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LOCATION: Chicago, IL Corporate Law Department Satellite Office
HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be required to work in our Chicago, IL Corporate Law Department Satellite Office and will spend some time working both in office and from their home. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need.
RELOCATION: Assistance is available, if necessary.
Responsibilities
The Opportunity
At State Farm, our Law Department is more than a legal function—we are trusted business partners who help shape strategy, manage risk, and support one of America’s most recognized brands. Our attorneys are challenged with sophisticated legal issues, empowered to make meaningful contributions, and supported by a collaborative culture that has been a hallmark of State Farm since 1922. This position is within the Tax, Reinsurance and Financial Counseling unit of the Corporate Law Department, located in our new satellite office in Chicago's West Loop.
The unit advises on insurance-related tax, and general corporate tax issues. It also focuses on tax and ERISA issues concerning State Farm benefit programs and all financial services products offered by State Farm. The unit also advises on international tax issues, acquisitions, reinsurance matters, and financial matters in support of State Farm's advanced planning area.
The primary focus of the Counsel position is to advise on federal, international, state and local corporate tax matters. This position entails not only advising on federal, state/local and international tax matters, but also a wide variety of additional responsibilities.
Provide legal advice related to federal and state audits and other controversy work;
Advise on tax compliance;
Provide legal advice on issues involving various company transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance and federal and state tax credits;
Provide legal advice to appropriate representatives of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates;
Provide legal services on behalf of the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates;
Analyze legal problems, and interpret laws and regulations;
Approach legal matters and/or litigation resolution in creative ways; and
Serve as a resource for the organization on complex issues.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Candidates with 7 or more years of federal and state corporate income tax experience preferably at a medium to large-size law firm, national office of a prominent accounting firm, or in-house corporate legal department.
An understanding of insurance company taxation is helpful.
Experience with various
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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