Corporate Attorney

Venbrook; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Venbrook seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney to support retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims services. The role emphasizes litigation management, insurance defense, and practical guidance across business units.

The ideal candidate will bring transactional expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to partner with internal teams and outside counsel in a dynamic, multi-state environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in insurance, brokerage, claims, or financial services.
• In-house experience within an insurance, brokerage, claims, or related financial services organization preferred.
• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• Experience supporting multi-state regulatory and operational compliance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting and claims operations.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters, including insurance defense and claims-related disputes.
• Supervise outside counsel with cost control and alignment to business objectives.
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex insurance-related and corporate agreements.
• Advise internal teams on regulatory compliance and operational risk.
• Assist with dispute resolution, arbitration, mediation, and settlements.
• Monitor insurance law developments and advise leadership on impacts.

Skills

Litigation

Insurance defense

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Legal analysis

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Contract management

Job description

JOB TITLE: Corporate Attorney – Insurance & Brokerage ServicesDEPARTMENT: LegalCOMPANY OVERVIEW:Venbrook Insurance Services is the retail and benefits brokerage of Venbrook Group, LLC, a holding company with subsidiaries engaged in retail broking, wholesale broking, programs, and claims services. Venbrook's team of experts and industry specialists' partners with their clients to manage their risks, create security, promote growth, and add value by delivering best-in-class commercial property & casualty, employee benefits, and personal risk insurance products and programs.Venbrook and its brands provide a broad range of comprehensive commercial insurance (property & casualty), corporate employee benefits, specialty health programs, personal risk insurance, and risk management solutions to public entities, public and private businesses, governments, institutional and professional organizations, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.At Venbrook, we envision a world where our clients can confidently pursue their boldest ambitions. Our team of experts leverages agility, innovation, and creative problem-solving to guide our clients through an ever-changing risk environment. We pride ourselves on providing insurance services that allow businesses to make bold decisions, knowing their risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.Our culture is derived from the people who create it. We are not different in what we do. We are different in how we do it. We believe our clients are our partners, and we earn their trust every day. We believe in empowering our team and holding ourselves accountable to deliver the best solutions. We value agility, versatility, innovation, and creative problem-solving and put our people at the core of everything we do.We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package:401k + employee matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysPaid Parental leavePaid Sick leaveProfessional development programsWork-life quality and flexibilityJOB SUMMARY:We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented Corporate Attorney to support a large, diversified brokerage organization offering retail brokerage, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims services, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role provides legal guidance across all business units, with a strong emphasis on litigation management, insurance defense, and claims-related matters. The ideal candidate combines transactional expertise with practical litigation experience and the ability to partner closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Legal Judgment & Risk Advisory: Identifies legal exposure early and provides clear, actionable guidance that enables business leaders to make informed decisions. Balances legal risk with commercial practicality without requiring escalation for routine matters.Litigation Management: Manages complex litigation portfolios with a hands-on approach. Develops case strategy, directs outside counsel effectively, controls legal spend, and drives matters toward favorable resolution. Keeps leadership informed without burying them in detail.Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Produces precise, well-structured agreements across a range of transaction types. Negotiates firmly but pragmatically, protecting the organization’s interests while preserving business relationships. Works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.Regulatory Knowledge: Maintains current working knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks across multiple states. Proactively monitors legislative and regulatory developments and translates their impact into practical guidance for the business.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds trusted partnerships with compliance, risk, operations, and executive leadership. Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences. Earns credibility as a business partner, not just a gatekeeper.Priority Management & Operational Agility: Manages a high-volume, multi-division workload without sacrificing quality or responsiveness. Self-directs effectively in a lean legal department structure. Escalates appropriately and operates with a sense of urgency when matters demand it.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide legal support across retail brokerage, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims operations.Manage and oversee litigation matters, including insurance defense and claims-related disputes.Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel, ensuring effective case strategy, cost control, and alignment with business objectives.Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial insurance-related and non-insurance-related agreements, including insurance administrative services agreements, brokerage agreements, claims services agreements, employment agreements, and general corporate services and other business agreements.Advise internal business units on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.Assist with dispute resolution, including arbitration, pre-litigation strategy, mediation, and settlement negotiations.Monitor developments in insurance law and regulations and advise leadership on potential impacts.Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, risk, and executive teams on corporate initiatives.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in insurance, brokerage, claims, or financial servicesStrong background in litigation, with a focus on insurance defense and claims servicesExperience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and insurance-related agreementsDemonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation strategyKnowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks and industry practicesExcellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership in good standing (California Bar membership preferred but not required)In-house legal experience within an insurance company, brokerage, claims, or related financial services organization preferredExperience supporting multi-state regulatory and operational compliance preferredFamiliarity with domestic and offshore insurance and reinsurance structures and agreements preferredExperience supporting corporate functions including information technology, regulatory compliance, human resources, and marketing preferredSalary Range $180-$205k