Corporate Attorney

VBG01 Venbrook Group LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Venbrook Group LLC is seeking a seasoned Corporate Attorney to support a diversified brokerage organization, handling retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims services. The role reports to General Counsel and blends transactional work with litigation management across multiple states.

The ideal candidate will have JD, bar membership (California preferred), and in-house experience in insurance or financial services, with strong negotiation and risk advisory skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with in-house experience preferred.
• Active bar membership; California bar preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting multi-state regulatory compliance in insurance/brokerage.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across retail and wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims operations.
• Manage and oversee litigation matters including insurance defense and claims disputes.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on strategy, costs, and alignment with business objectives.
• Review, draft, and negotiate insurance-related and general corporate agreements.
• Advise on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and operational matters for business units.
• Assist with dispute resolution including arbitration and settlements.
• Monitor developments in insurance law and advise leadership on impacts.

Skills

Legal judgment

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Priority management

Analytical communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active California Bar membership

In-house insurance/brokerage exposure

Job description

JOB TITLE: Corporate Attorney - Insurance & Brokerage Services

DEPARTMENT: Legal

COMPANY 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 match Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Paid Parental leave Paid Sick leave Professional development programs Work‑life quality and flexibility

JOB 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 services
• Strong background in litigation, with a focus on insurance defense and claims services
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and insurance‑related agreements
• Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation strategy
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks and industry practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active 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 preferred
• Experience supporting multi‑state regulatory and operational compliance preferred
• Familiarity with domestic and offshore insurance and reinsurance structures and agreements preferred
• Experience supporting corporate functions including information technology, regulatory compliance, human resources, and marketing preferred

Salary Range $180-$205k

We're proud to share that Venbrook has been ranked #1 on the 2025 list of Healthiest Employers in California, our 2nd year in a row being recognized!