Overview
Assistant General Counsel; Regional Counsel Jobs in Phoenix, USA at USAA
Position: Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel)
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
We are building a team of highly motivated Assistant General Counsels to join our Insurance Counsel legal team and support our 50-state coverage model.
Strong preference will be given to candidates who have a significant, demonstrable track record of directly handling pre-litigation insurance coverage matters, including coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters, for personal lines carriers.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel to business unit leadership within USAA by identifying and analyzing legal issues and communicating effective legal advice. Proactively engages with business clients to better understand USAA’s strategic and operational objectives. Engages and collaborates with internal stakeholders within business units and Legal & Advisory Services. Works independently on matters of significance to the organization.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations:
San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Charlotte, NC.
*** Relocation assistance is available for this position***
What you’ll do:
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Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA. Leads complex legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions.
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Effectively communicates with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms. Produces clear and concise legal positions.
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Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner.
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Proactively collaborates across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
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Works effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments.
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May assist more senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters.
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Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.
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Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
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Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
What you have:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
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Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
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Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA.
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6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
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Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners.
What sets you apart:
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Experience at a law firm or as an in‑house counsel with proven experience handling insurance coverage matters.
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Experience preparing coverage analyses, coverage opinions, and reservation of rights letters, with working knowledge of state insurance laws, compliance requirements, DOI guidance, and regulatory timelines.
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Experience monitoring and interpreting insurance regulatory and industry developments, including NAIC updates and related publications.
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US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $ – $.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an…
Title: Assistant General Counsel; Regional Counsel
Company: USAA
Location: Phoenix, USA
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