Counsel

Join the WCIRB! We are seeking an experienced and business-minded attorney to join our in-house legal team as Counsel. This role provides practical legal guidance and strategic counsel across a range of business and operational matters. Success in this role requires sound judgment, curiosity, resourcefulness, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter for consideration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to internal business stakeholders and executive leadership on a broad range of compliance, risk management, contractual, operational and business matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of agreements and legal documents, such as contracts, regulations filings and policy endorsement forms, to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright filings and other portfolio matters.
• Manage outside counsel involvement on legal matters, including administrative appeals before the California Department of Insurance
• Support internal quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement initiatives across the WCIRB.
• Partner cross-functionally with executive leadership and business teams to support organizational objectives and initiatives.
• Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory developments affecting the WCIRB and California’s workers’ compensation insurance system.

Education, Experience and Skill Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active CA bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience, including experience in-house and/or at a law firm.
• Ability to identify and assess legal risk, develop practical business-oriented solutions and implement effective risk mitigation strategies by synthesizing complex information and providing clear, well-reasoned guidance in collaboration with business partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, writing and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the insurance industry and/or workers’ compensation matters is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues related to insurance operations.

Perks & Benefits

Our employees enjoy a state of the art, energy-efficient, open work environment that nurtures collaboration and creativity. At the WCIRB, we go the extra mile to keep our employees happy and healthy.

Proud to be recognized as a Plan Sponsor of the Year finalist for our commitment to retirement readiness through strong 401k and pension offerings.

Some of our perks include:

• Hybrid work environment (40% onsite 60% remote)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Competitive PTO Program
• Wellness benefits
• 401K and pension plan
• Social activities
• Community volunteer involvement

WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

The successful candidate will reside in California and will work from our headquarters in San Francisco at least 40% of the time. Some travel, including air travel, may be required. We are NOT able to pay for relocation costs for candidates or to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Thank you for your interest in the WCIRB!