Associate Attorney, Corporate Counsel

USAA•San Antonio, TX

7d•$93,770 - $179,240•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney for its San Antonio, Texas corporate headquarters. This role involves providing legal counsel to assigned clients within USAA, analyzing routine and moderately complex legal issues, and communicating legal advice. The Associate Attorney will engage with business clients to understand USAA’s strategic and operational objectives and collaborate with internal stakeholders in business units and the Chief Legal Office. The position offers a flexible work environment requiring the individual to be in the office 4 days per week.

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 OR must pass the State Bar exam and receive a license to practice law within 10 months of hire date.
Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of legal practice experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements within a financial services company or at a law firm supporting a financial services company.
Understanding of privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and data‑sharing regulations in a financial services environment.
Knowledge of legal considerations related to digital product design and user experience.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for information security within financial services.
Understanding of the evolving legal landscape surrounding Artificial Intelligence.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA.
Leads routine to moderately complex legal assignments and delivers appropriate solutions.
Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders in both verbal and written forms.
Monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises organizational leadership of such changes as appropriate.
Supports senior attorneys with legal questions or issues by leveraging general knowledge and conducting research.
Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.