Counsel

Company: CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

We are actively hiring for a Counsel to join our legal team. Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals! We are looking for motivated, innovative individuals, who think big and move fast with a passion for service excellence.Essential ResponsibilitiesServes as legal counsel to management on corporate issues related to business functions and employees. Provides legal advice, and prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents. Specializes in one or more of the following areas of legal expertise: contracts, intellectual property, litigation, insurance, employment, real estate, ERISA, benefits, software licensing, workers compensation, corporate governance, privacy, sales and secured transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Performs under moderate supervision.Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel on legal issues impacting the Company's operations and business.
• Researches, analyzes and advises on proposed and existing legislation and regulations for impact on the Company and its customers/employees.
• Consults with outside counsel within area of responsibility in a cost-effective manner.
• Drafts, reviews, advises and negotiates contracts, policies, procedures and other legal documents.
• Monitors outside counsel representing company in litigation including planning and discussing strategy, reviewing drafts of pleadings and other legal documents.
• Negotiates directly with third party claimants to resolve disputes without litigation.
• Handles administrative proceedings before state and/or federal agencies.
• Interacts with federal and state regulators.
• Responds to customer/employee complaints.
• Participates in cross-divisional and enterprise projects. Interacts and influences business to help drive business results.
• Directs and oversees the work legal secretaries and paralegals.
• Performs special projects (substantive, administrative and practice management) for the legal department.
• Develops and/or conducts training programs for supervisors, managers and/or employees.What would make us excited about you?
  • BA/BS - Bachelor's degree in related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Advanced degree in related area./J.D. from accredited university.
  • Certification(s) and/or licensure(s) in functional area.
  • California State Bar license in good standing.
  • 5+ years experience advising clients in a law firm or an in-house law department.Why join us?
    • Make a difference. We don't just go to work. We're a team of employees committed to AAA members, our communities and each other.
    • Lifestyle. We drive strategy through innovation. We do honorable work, and we live our core beliefs
    • Recognition. We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at:Let's work togetherSubmit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don't miss important updates from us.Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, our community also works in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey and Oklahoma. Our differences, visible and invisible, make every individual at CSAA Insurance Group unique and valuable. We strive to foster a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging and can leverage their differences to thrive. We believe in embracing our unique identities, experiences, and points of view to advance our company and reflect our communities and members.If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. If performed in Colorado, this position has a salary range of $151,215 - $177,900 with an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 12% of eligible pay. Company benefit offerings include: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) which includes company contributions, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Reimbursement Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Reimbursement Account), comprehensive Wellness Program including an activity portal and activities, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Transit Commuter Account Program, 401(k) Plan with company match on first 6% of eligible pay that employee contributes each year 100% vested, 401(k) Plan annual profit sharing contribution 100% vested, company paid Life Insurance (at 2x the annual salary), Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D), Short-and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off (Non-Exempt positions only), Flexible Time Off (Exempt positions only), ten paid holidays per calendar year, Adoption Assistance Program, Infant Car Seat Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Enrichment Time of up to 40 hours per year to be used toward the categories of culture, development, volunteerism, or wellness. Please note, hourly or salary compensation, or the range of hourly or salary compensation available for a position may vary by location. We reserve the right to amend benefit offerings at any time and compensation will be determined at time of offer.

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