Associate Attorney (Insurance Counsel)

Why USAA?

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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney on our Property & Casualty insurance cousel team.

As a dedicated Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel to assigned clients within USAA. Analyzes legal issues of a routine and moderately complex nature and communicating legal advice. Engages with business clients to better understand USAA’s strategic and operational objectives. Collaborates with internal partners within business units and the Chief Legal Office.

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, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA.

• Leads routine to moderately complex legal assignments and delivers appropriate solutions.

• Effectively communicates with internal partners in both verbal and written forms.

• Monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises organizational leadership of such changes as appropriate.

• Supports senior attorneys with legal questions or issues by demonstrating general knowledge and conducting research.

• Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.

• If awaiting bar licensure, assignments will be completed under the supervision of a licensed attorney. All legal advice will be provided by a licensed attorney.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are optimally 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 OR

• Must pass the State Bar exam and receive a license to practice law within 10 months of hire date.

• Proven ability to optimally communicate verbally and in writing

What sets you apart:

• One or more years of current or prior experience with P&C insurance in underwriting or rating within a large financial services institution.

• Experience within personal or commercial lines property and casualty insurance.

• P&C insurance experience in compliance or risk management within a large financial services institution.

• Military experience with military skills related to the following MOS’s: Army (27A), Navy (JAG Corp Officer), Marines (4402, 4405, 4406,4410, 4411, 4417), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1).

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $93,770.00 - $179,240.00.

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.