Associate Coverage Counsel

Description

At Safety National, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we've been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success-both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us? Apply today!

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This opportunity is in the Legal department.

Working actively with executive and senior leadership teams, our Legal Department assists in achieving the company's goals by not only partnering with the business but also managing corporate liability and compliance. Employees within the Legal department work on various legal and business-related issues daily. As a group of forward-thinking individuals, our progress and success rely heavily on prioritizing the use of technology and innovation as well as fostering a supportive team environment.

Role Description:

As Associate Coverage Counsel, you will deliver strategic legal guidance to our growing Claims organization under the direction of the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel. You'll apply your sharp analytical skills and sound judgment to provide actionable advice on complex coverage issues across a broad spectrum of insurance products, including commercial general liability, public entity, commercial auto, and workers' compensation. In this role, you'll collaborate with internal claims and underwriting partners and outside counsel, and draft clear and well-reasoned coverage analyses. If you're an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about interpreting evolving laws across jurisdictions, and enjoys being part of a collaborative legal team, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Qualifications:

Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required. Must be currently licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 or more years of insurance coverage experience required, 5 or more years preferred.
• Experience with commercial general liability, public entity, commercial auto, and workers' compensation insurance products.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw.
• Ability to work independently on high-volume caseloads and manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Qualified candidates residing outside the St. Louis metropolitan area are eligible to work remotely or in one of our regional offices. For candidates who reside in the St. Louis metropolitan area, if hired you will be required to work a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd, Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to sign a Remote Work Agreement and/or follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in translating legal concepts into actionable guidance for claims professionals.
• Demonstrated collaborative, proactive, and strategic thinking with strong business and legal judgment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional legal or insurance environment.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $101,500 to $150,650. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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