Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel)

USAA • San Antonio, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 with active licensure and/or substantial insurance coverage or insurance regulatory experience in AL, AZ, LA, MI, NY, UT, TX, and/or VA. In this position, you will provide crucial legal advice and support to business unit leadership, proactively identifying and analyzing legal issues to deliver effective counsel. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and business clients to understand USAA's strategic goals and provide independent guidance on significant organizational matters. 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA.
• 6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a law firm or as an in‑house counsel.
• Proven experience handling insurance coverage and/or insurance regulatory matters primarily for personal lines carriers, including coverage disputes, licensing, Market Conduct Exams, and regulatory filings.
• Active licensure and/or substantial insurance coverage and/or insurance regulatory experience in AL, AZ, LA, MI, NY, UT, TX, and/or VA.
• 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.
• Experience monitoring and interpreting insurance regulatory and industry developments, including NAIC updates and related publications.
• Prior U.S. military legal experience (e.g., Navy JAG; Marines 4402/4405/4406/4410/4411/4417; Army 27A; Air Force 51JX/5J0X1).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Effectively communicates with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms.
• Produces clear and concise legal positions.
• Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner.
• Proactively collaborates across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
• Works effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments.
• May assist more senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters.
• Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.
• Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
• These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level