Associate General Counsel (Claims Coverage)

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 currently building a team and seeking highly motivated experienced Associate General Counsels to provide dedicated legal advice on P&C insurance contracts, claims, and/or coverage. In this role, you will provide expert legal counsel to business unit leadership in your assigned region, navigate complex legal landscapes and provide effective, practical advice, collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to achieve USAA's strategic objectives, and utilize your in-depth knowledge to independently address 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, Phoenix, AZ, Tampa, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO. 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
8 years of relevant experience with at least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions and leading work to achieve strategic goals.

Nice To Haves

P&C Insurance contracts, claims, and/or coverage experience.
Specific claims coverage expertise in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Virginia, and/or Washington state.
Specific claims coverage expertise in property claims coverage, inclusive of Homeowners, RPI, Fire, and Renters P&C contracts.
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior attorneys or training peers on state-specific P&C contracts, claims, and/or coverage legal issues.
US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOS’s: Navy (JAG Corp Officer), Marines (4402, 4405, 4406,4410, 4411, 4417), Army (27A), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1)

Responsibilities

Independently provides legal counsel to senior leadership to support business objectives and lead regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA.
Leads sophisticated legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions.
Effectively communicates with partners and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms.
Produces clear and concise legal positions involving highly complex issues.
Proactively collaborates across USAA and Legal and Advisory Services to mitigate risk.
Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner.
Anticipates potential or future legal and operational issues that present a risk to the organization and proactively engages with others to identify potential solutions.
Regularly provides guidance to more junior attorneys and serves as a resource to others in Legal and Advisory Services.
Provides leadership through cross-functional projects that have a material impact to USAA.
Effectively manages outside counsel to obtain legal advice.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.