Associate General Counsel (Insurance Counsel)

Associate General Counsel 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. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel 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, Charlotte, NC, and Colorado Springs, CO. ***Relocation assistance is available for this position*** Employees who live within 60 miles of a USAA office will be required to work on-site four days a week, regardless of their current work status. What You'll Do: 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. What You Have: 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. What Sets You Apart: A significant, multi-year track record of P&C Insurance coverage experience, including preparing coverage opinions under Homeowners and Personal Auto policies. 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) Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $164,780 - $314,960 . USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.