Associate Counsel

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. Nationwide’s Investments Legal Practice Group within The Office of the Chief Legal Officer is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join our team supporting the Department of Investments. This role is a critical partner to Nationwide’s investment professionals and will provide strategic, business-oriented legal guidance on a wide range of sophisticated private investment transactions, including private placements, private credit, private funds, co-investments, secondary transactions, and related matters. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain experience in capital market and commercial transactions by collaborating closely with other Investments Legal attorneys, portfolio managers, compliance, risk, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external counsel and counterparties, to structure and execute complex transactions that align with Nationwide’s investment objectives and regulatory requirements. This position requires sound judgment, the ability and desire to learn quickly, and the ability to navigate nuanced legal and business issues in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist more experienced attorneys on the structuring and execution of private investments, including private funds, feeder funds, co-investments, and secondary transactions, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory obligations. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, such as subscription agreements, limited partnership agreements, note purchase agreements, side letters, investment management agreements, and other transaction-related documents. Analyze offering materials, term sheets, transaction documents, and ongoing fund communications to identify and mitigate legal and business risks. Provide proactive guidance on regulatory and legal obligations under federal and state securities laws, insurance regulations, and other applicable frameworks. Monitor, interpret, and communicate developments in laws and regulations impacting insurance company investments, private markets, and related transactions, advising on their implications for Nationwide’s investment strategies. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures that promote compliance and operational efficiency. Manage relationships with external counsel and counterparties to ensure timely and effective transaction execution. Contribute to strategic initiatives within the Investments Legal Practice Group, including process improvements, training, and knowledge sharing. Job Description SummaryWould you thrive in an environment where you can deliver top-quality legal services to support business objectives of a Fortune 100 insurance and financial services company? If you possess the legal and analytical skills needed to provide sound counsel to our team, as well as to company leaders and associates, we want to know more about you! We provide legal expertise that reflects our commitment to innovative thinking, effective collaboration and a proactive approach to our work. As an Associate Counsel, you'll provide general legal services to one or more assigned areas and work with junior to mid-level leaders and business partners in the Office of the Chief Legal Officer (OCLO). We’ll count on you to work on some routine matters or projects with supportive supervision, and more complex issues or initiatives with more direct supervision and support from more senior counsel.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities: Provides legal support to an assigned area. May contribute to larger matters, and work on more complex projects to broaden and deepen skills. May receive some projects that are intended to develop skills. May attend business partner meetings to better understand business processes and needs. Researches legal issues, drafts legal documents, develops conclusions and recommendations for core legal matters. Provides legal counsel, within a team of attorneys, for business partners, including legal research, advocacy, negotiation or other forms that successfully meet the needs of the business. Supports the effective resolution of core legal issues by capturing relevant information and conducting legal research to prepare for negotiations or the providing advice to clients. Develops and assesses alternative solutions or positions. Has occasional interaction with persons outside the company on behalf of the organization. Identifies persons or groups, in addition to the client, who might have an interest in or need access to usef