Staff Counsel

NCCI • Boca Raton, FL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of more Senior Attorneys, the individual in this position gathers information, identifies and analyzes legal issues of moderate complexity; provides advice and counsel to business unit personnel; reviews various contracts including software licenses performs legal research and handles litigation matters, This position will support and advise various business units across the organization on legal, compliance and regulatory matters impacting the company.
This position is ideal for someone who is intellectually curious, brings strong business acumen, work ethic, embraces complexity, and enjoys partnering with cross functional teams to navigate legal and regulatory challenges in a complex environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice law in a particular state
• Four (4) years of related experience (e.g., law firm, corporate legal department). Substantive experience in the following areas; general corporate, contract, compliance, technology and/or insurance law. Substantive experience in litigation management, drafting commercial contracts, and/or performing complex legal research.
• Legal knowledge and the ability to perform complex legal research analysis and provide recommendations
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present to various groups including executive management.
• Knowledge of computer-related software and research databases (Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis)
• Ability to critically think, read the room, multitask and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of insurance regulation and compliance
• Insurance related designations or certification are a consideration

Responsibilities

• Meets with business unit personnel to gather information in connection with analysis of legal issues; provides legal recommendations to business unit personnel under the direction of senior attorneys.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts of moderate complexity including software licenses, and technology agreements.
• Monitors court decisions and federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting NCCI; conducts legal and regulatory research, analyzes applicable laws, regulations, and insurance department bulletins, and prepares legal memoranda and guidance to support business operations. Works with outside counsel and/or carriers in connection with the management of various corporate litigation matters. Coordinates responses to subpoenas; may attend depositions and mediations.
• Research, draft and prepare articles and white papers for publication. Coordinate Legal Department projects

Benefits

• Work for the leader in workers compensation information providing data, insights, and tools for almost 1,000 insurance companies with over 100 years of experience.
• A competitive starting base salary plus a targeted annual performance bonus
• A wonderful team of dynamic people to work with who are fun, caring and friendly
• A positive work environment and culture, which celebrates success and honors each others’ contributions to the team
• A fantastic benefits package that’s hard to find in south Florida

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree