Coverage & Corporate Counsel

Job Information Job Title Coverage & Corporate Counsel Home Department: Legal Services Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Schedule: 40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities Position Location: Flexible Remote Work/Hybrid Scheduling This position offers flexible remote work scheduling and we are targeting candidates who are located within the 9 states which Society conducts business in. Visit us at https://societyinsurance.com/ to learn more. Overview Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society. Society Insurance is seeking a Coverage & Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Services team. This position will provide legal representation for insured and/or the company before courts, arbitration panels, and administrative bodies to resolve cases. This includes preparing legal pleadings, motions, statements and trial briefs; conducting examinations of legal and claims records; consulting claim parties; and negotiating settlements with plaintiffs’ attorney. About the Role Partners with claims operation in all disciplines providing legal support, guidance, opinions, and coverage counsel. Attends all large loss, complex loss, file conferencing to weigh in and to be a legal resource. Works with the Assistant General Counsel to select, retain, manage, and evaluate outside counsel. Coaches claims department on litigation handling, corporate litigation, contracts, and legal matters. Advises employees on their litigation handling; works with Technical Specialists to identify and develop training opportunities for department staff, and provides mentoring. Works with Outside Legal Counsel on handling cases as lead counsel. This handling may include attending/taking depositions & mediations/arbitrations, participating in motions, pleadings, and briefing of cases, and if necessary, trying cases as lead counsel. Evaluates losses of varied complexity and negotiates settlements with plaintiffs' attorney. This role does not have independent authority on reserves and payments, rather, this would be done with claim approval on a case-by-case basis. Develops, maintains, and monitors litigation performance measures and key performance metrics in partnership with claim department and business analytics and reporting. Works with claims in assigned states to develop state strategies regarding suit-reduction programs and litigation management. Researches the legal environment in possible expansion states as part of our state expansion program. Provides legal updates to the Claims Department for assigned states. Evaluates defense attorney performance through annual attorney file audits and performance reviews. Supports the management of all non-claim related legal matters for the company including regulatory filings and compliance for company matters, transactions, and business operations. Provides the business with timely and legal advice on law, regulation, and industry standards and best practices relating to issues impacting the Company’s risk products through the entire product life cycle, from product innovation, design, and development to the payment of claims. About You You communicate in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. You act in accordance with regulations, policies, and best practices. You are composed, resilient, and work well under adversity. You address problems openly and with the intention of resolving matters effectively. You produce thorough and well-organized documentation. You identify priorities and develops detailed action plans and contingencies. You hold yourself accountable and am results driven. You enjoy analyzing, investigating, and using the facts to make decisions. What it Will Take A Juris Doctor Law degree from an accredited university and member in good standing of the local bar association. Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin state and federal courts. Extensive knowledge of insurance coverage law in the following states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas. At least 5 years of insurance coverage law experience with a property casualty insurance carrier. Knowledge on property and casualty commercial products, rates, forms, coverages, compliance, and regulations. Travel is required to attend depositions, motions, and mediations as needed. 10 or more years of in-house legal experience in the commercial insurance industry highly desirable. Coverage litigation experience highly desirable. Experience working with regulatory and government agencies highly desirable. What Society Can Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Salary with bonus plan; health, dental, life, and vision insurance Retirement: Traditional or Roth 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan PLUS Profit-Sharing Plan Work-Life Balance: Company-paid holidays; flexible scheduling; PTO; telecommuting options Education: Career Coaching; company-paid courses; student loan and tuition reimbursement Community: Charitable Match; paid volunteer time; team sponsorships Wellness: Employee Assistance Program; wellness initiatives/rewards; health coaching; and more Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate who receives an offer of employment from Society will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test for controlled substances. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment drug test, which is conducted in accordance with Society’s substance abuse policy.