Senior Coverage Counsel

West Bend Mutual Insurance•West Bend, WI

72d•$135,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Recognized as aâ¯Milwaukee Journal Sentinelâ¯Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities. Provide expert legal counsel on complex coverage matters, guiding claims and underwriting teams with clear, practical advice. Conduct legal research, support policy form development, and help shape innovative coverage solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor, mentor, and representative of West Bend in both professional and community settings. At West Bend, we're driven by our mission to provide The Silver Lining-not just for our customers, but for our associates too. We're looking for an experienced Insurance Coverage Counsel who's ready to combine legal expertise with business insight to shape products, guide coverage decisions, and support our claims and underwriting teams.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in insurance coverage analysis and litigation
Deep understanding of insurance operations-from product development to claims and regulatory compliance
Exceptional communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active State Bar membership

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Program in General Insurance preferred

Responsibilities

Advise claims professionals on complex coverage questions, policy interpretation, negotiation strategies, and case evaluations.
Conduct legal research and keep our teams informed about the latest developments in coverage-related case law.
Support policy form drafting and updates by partnering with teams across the company-translating legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Help shape product strategies and innovate coverage solutions for emerging risks.
Mentor others, share knowledge, and lead special projects that move the business forward.
Represent West Bend proudly in community and professional settings.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
Bonus eligible based on performance
West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.