Executive Legal Advisor

CNA Corporation
vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Arlington
3003 Washington Boulevard (Show on map)
May 27, 2026
PRIMARY PURPOSE CNA is hiring for an Executive Legal Advisor to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC). This role is responsible for leading and supporting high level company-wide projects for the Sr. VP and General Counsel, including; advising on legal, legislative and national security matters; and establishing strategic objectives. The role will also provide strategic leadership for critical and extremely complex work and establish long range operational objectives and assignments in collaboration with senior management. CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission. JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES 1. Provide expert legal advice on intellectual property, employment, export controls, ethics, foreign corrupt practices act, government contracts, classification and security, human subjects research, and corporate governance. 2. Conduct research and analysis in support of CNA projects involving legal, legislative and national security and maritime law expertise. 3. Provide in-house legal review of contracts considered and entered into by CNA and associated insurance matters. Make recommendations regarding contract language, contract terms, contract consideration, & contract provisions to protect the interest of CNA and accomplish the contract's intended purpose; preparing, drafting, reviewing and advising on a wide variety of contract that address the legal aspects of business relationships. 4. Lead special projects as assigned by the Sr. VP and General Counsel. 5. Draft and review legal documents and correspondence. Work with outside counsel on litigation matters. 6. Represent CNA at conferences and prepare project reports and briefings associated with conference attendance. 7. Liaise with officials and organizations - both domestic and international - from government, academic, and corporate sectors, as well as other key research institutes and not-for-profits, in support of CNA initiatives. 8. Advise Sr VP and General Counsel on planning, pursuit and success related to projects associated with proven area(s) of expertise. 9. Perform other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in related field required. J.D. required. 2. Experience: Must have a minimum of 12 years' experience in field of compliance and experience dealing with senior government officials, including Members of Congress. 3. Skills: Must have strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills. Must have knowledge of best thinkers and policy practitioners in areas of expertise. 4. Other: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a health work-life balance. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on employment classification. CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law posters here: "EEO is the Law" Poster", "EEO Poster Supplement". The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.