Assistant General Counsel (Staff Counsel Operations)
Assistant General Counsel (Staff Counsel Operations)
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$ 143320 - 273930
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Job Description
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 highly motivated Assistant General Counsels to join our Staff Counsel Operations legal team.
In this position you will provide crucial legal advice and support to business unit leadership proactively identifying and analyzing legal issues to deliver effective counsel. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and business clients to understand USAAs strategic goals and provide independent guidance on 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 Tampa FL Phoenix AZ Chesapeake VA Charlotte NC and Colorado Springs CO. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
What youll do:
Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory compliance and litigation risk to complex legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions.
Effectively communicates with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms. Produces clear and concise legal positions.
Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner.
Proactively collaborates across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
Works effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments.
May assist more senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters.
Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.
Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
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:
Bachelors 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.
6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners.
What sets you apart:
Experience in quality assurance compliance legal operations or a similar analytical role preferably within a law firm insurance company or legal services environment.
Knowledge with legal matter management systems such as Onit and NetDocs along with knowledge of litigation procedures.
Expertise with business process execution/knowledge/experience consulting and/or process engineering/optimization.
Experience with data analysis and/or visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI).
Certifications in Quality Assurance (e.g. Six Sigma Lean ASQ).
Knowledge of change management principlescoupled with experience in implementing and sustaining change/improvements (change champion).
US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOSs: Navy (JAG Corp Officer) Marines () Army (27A) USAF (51JX / 5J0X1)
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143320.00 - $273930.00.
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 .
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
