Overview In this role you provide practical legal guidance to USAA's business leaders, helping them advance strategic objectives while minimizing regulatory and litigation risk. You will handle pre-litigation insurance coverage matters for personal lines and partner with cross-functional teams and outside counsel. You'll stay ahead of evolving laws and industry standards to support a compliant, risk-aware organization. This role offers a meaningful impact by shaping insurance strategy across a 50-state model and serving the military community.
Compensation / Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- 401(k) and pension
- Life insurance
- Parental benefits and adoption assistance
- Paid time off with 16 paid volunteer hours
- Wellness programs
Responsibilities- Provide legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate risk across regulatory, compliance, and litigation domains
- Lead complex assignments with high business impact andcraft appropriate solutions
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders and leadership via verbal and written channels
- Monitor changes in laws and industry regulations; brief leadership on implications
- Collaborate with USAA teams and Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk
- Coordinate with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments
- Assist more senior attorneys on highly complex matters and escalate significant risks
- Serve as a resource to less experienced team members and support risk-based decision making
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or territory
- 6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years as a practicing attorney
- Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners
- Strong communication and written skills
- Proactive collaboration across functions
- Risk awareness and sound judgment
- Experience handling insurance coverage matters
- Ability to prepare coverage analyses and coverage opinions
- Experience drafting reservation of rights letters
