Operations and Regulatory In-House Counsel

Great American Insurance Group

$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • JD from an accredited law school with an active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Problem-solving abilities with a risk-based advisory approach.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Good judgment and a common-sense approach to legal issues.
  • Insurance experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel on operations, regulatory requirements, and government affairs.
  • Research, analyze, and interpret insurance laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel on regulatory issues.
  • Monitor and report on emerging legislation and regulations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
  • Write legal memoranda and other documents as needed.
  • Work with the Legal team to achieve optimal results.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Wellness plans, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description

Great American is looking for an attorney to join our Property & Casualty Legal Department in downtown Cincinnati.  This position will provide legal advice and counsel to our business partners on operations, regulatory and government affairs matters.  The successful candidate will be a professional with excellent communication and analytical skills who complements our existing team.  

Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support these values, the person hired for this position will be expected to work in the office four days a week (Tuesday-Thursday required), with the flexibility to work one day remotely (Monday or Friday). This position is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is looking for a dynamic legal career while maintaining work/life balance. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel to business units on operations, regulatory requirements, government affairs, and other legal matters. 

  • Research, analyze and interpret insurance laws and regulations.

  • Collaborate with outside counsel and industry contacts on regulatory and government affairs issues.

  • Monitor, track and report on emerging legislation and regulations. 

  • Research and write memoranda and other legal documents.

  • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.

  • Collaboratively works with other members of the Legal team to achieve optimal results for our business clients.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • At least three years prior experience working for a law firm or in-house legal department.

  • A JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

  • Ability to solve problems and to provide practical, risk-based advice.

  • Communicate clearly and concisely.

  • Common sense, good judgment, and solution-oriented attitude toward legal issues.

  • Prior insurance experience preferred but not required.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

  • Ability to travel as needed.

  • The level, title and compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience.


Business Unit:

Property & Casualty Legal

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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