VP, Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Operations

WCF Insurance•Sandy, OR

6d•$182,100 - $227,600•Onsite

About The Position

WCF Insurance is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Insurance Operations to serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and business units. Reporting to the Senior Vice President/General Counsel, this role leads attorneys responsible for contracts and day-to-day corporate legal support and partners with the compliance team to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance. The position leads complex legal initiatives, develops legal talent, supports executive decision-making, and builds relationships across the company and with external stakeholders, including legislators, regulators, and industry organizations. The role provides strategic legal counsel and risk management; leads and develops the legal team; advises underwriting and premium audit teams on classification, coverage, and insurance-related matters; and supports cross-functional initiatives and strategic transactions. It also advises Human Resources and company leaders on employment matters, manages corporate legal matters and non-claims litigation, oversees outside counsel, and supports corporate governance. In partnership with the General Counsel, the position engages in legislative and regulatory matters and public policy initiatives affecting WCF. This is a full-time, exempt position based at WCF Insurance’s Sandy headquarters. The expected salary range is $182,100–$227,600, depending on experience, education, and location. Vice Presidents are eligible for executive bonus opportunities and receive allowances associated with WCF leadership positions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in the Utah State Bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission, including through in-house counsel licensure; admission must be completed within twelve months of hire.
At least ten years of legal experience, including at least five years advising on insurance matters for an insurance carrier or a law firm serving insurers.
Significant experience in employment law, government affairs, legislative matters, or a combination of these areas.
At least three years of experience managing, mentoring, or developing attorneys or other legal professionals.
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Experience effectively managing outside counsel.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and leadership skills.
Strong judgment, integrity, collaboration, and executive presence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law, employment law, and government relations.
Commercial property and casualty insurance experience, including workers’ compensation insurance.
Litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Advise executive leadership and business unit leaders on legal, regulatory, operational, and strategic business matters.
Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance that supports business objectives and protects company interests.
Identify emerging legal and operational risks and develop proactive solutions.
Monitor legal, insurance industry, and regulatory developments and advise leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop attorneys responsible for contracts and business legal support.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and high-quality legal services across the legal team.
Improve legal processes and practices.
Advise underwriting and premium audit teams on classification, coverage, and insurance-related legal issues.
Lead and support cross-functional initiatives that drive business results and operational effectiveness.
Provide legal guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
Advise Human Resources and company leaders on hiring, discipline, accommodations, leaves of absence, wage-and-hour matters, investigations, policies, and separations.
Manage corporate legal matters and non-claims litigation.
Retain and oversee outside counsel on specialized or complex matters.
Support corporate governance, including board and committee materials and corporate records.
Partner with the General Counsel on legislative and regulatory matters affecting WCF.
Maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, and industry organizations.
Engage with the Utah Legislature, Utah Labor Commission, Department of Insurance, and other governmental agencies on matters affecting the company.
Assist with public policy and legislative initiatives important to WCF’s business objectives.
Develop expertise in corporate governance and working knowledge of company and subsidiary operations to advise other departments.
Build credibility as a problem-solving resource and help resolve problems and improve policyholder knowledge and satisfaction.
Establish rapport with government, labor, management, business, and insurance community contacts.