Corporate Counsel Property & Casualty
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Job Location:
Woodland Hills, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 108375 - 205750
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are Farmers where ambition meets opportunity.
At Farmers were not just known for unforgettable jingle were a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in peoples lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven high-performance culture thrives on creativity accountability and bold solutions. Here growth isnt just a goal its a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us.
Join an award-winning equal opportunity employer where youll find more than a job youll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits take part in meaningful volunteer projects and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers helping others is at the heart of what we do.
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Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )
Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration creativity and innovation which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered. We are open to candidates throughout the United States.
Job Summary
This position is to be a member of the Property and Casualty Legal Group who provide advice and counsel throughout the Farmers organization in the areas of product development policy forms underwriting rating regulatory and general business advice. California experience strongly preferred but not required. We are open to a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel based on experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides specialized legal interpretations relating to the assigned Corporate Legal Division: Property and Casualty Litigation Labor and Agency Life Company.
- Researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions on specialized questions including corporate transactions and corporate secretarial and legal liability pertaining to areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
- Makes appearances before various tribunals in respect to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
- Assists in the drafting of bills for proposed legislation.
- Drafts letters opinions and briefs directed to government boards and agencies (e.g. insurance departments attorney generals and boards of equalization).
- Prepares legal briefs and pleadings in specialized matters involving Farmers Insurance Group organizations.
- Conducts legal research and drafts points authorities and briefs.
- Researches and writes opinions for Claims department on liability or coverage of particular files.
- Monitors recovery from the Companies carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
- Responsible for and anticipates the legal needs of the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
- Monitors recovery from the Companies carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
- Approves and modifies forms of insurance policies endorsements and other forms; and interprets policy language.
- Correlates policy coverage with booklets describing coverage distributed to employees and agents.
- Indexes legal opinions and keeps index of recent cases and legal articles pertinent to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions
- Manages special assignments as requested by legal department management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Actions
Physical Environment
Education Requirements
LLB or JD degree required and membership in any state Bar and completion of review or seminar courses in corporate law and associated fields; as well as meet all MCLE rules and regulations.
Experience Requirements
Four years as an attorney in the field of corporate law and experience in related areas of responsibility.
Experience with regulatory matters and working with regulatory bodies preferred
California experience preferred
Special Skill Requirement
Benefits
- Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience qualifications and location.
o CA Only: $115275 - $196130
o CO Only: $108375 - $169070
o HI/IL/MN/VT Only:$108375 - $181060
o MA Only:$108375 - $181060 - o MD Only: $108375 - $181060
o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $108375 - $196130
o Albany County NY/Cleveland OH: $115275 - $169070
o WA Only: $108375 - $205750 - Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- For more information review What we offer on Location(s): US - CA - Woodland Hills RUS - United States
Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions we encourage you to submit your application promptly.
Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033 Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender expression genetic information national origin age disability marital status military and veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
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