Counsel - Hybrid

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (40% onsite 60% remote)

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Competitive PTO Program

Wellness benefits

401K and pension plan

Social activities

Job summary

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau in San Francisco is seeking a Counsel to join its legal team. This hybrid role requires at least 2 years of attorney experience and active membership in the State Bar of California.

You’ll provide legal guidance across various issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage intellectual property. Our organization promotes a diverse work environment and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of attorney experience required.
• Must hold active California State Bar membership.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in various areas including contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, manage intellectual property.
• Conduct legal research and provide written analysis on various issues.

Skills

Excellent analytical and writing skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Strong attention to detail

Superior communication

Collaborative inclination

Education

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Two+ years’ attorney experience

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Counsel - Hybrid

Full Time Professional San Francisco, CA, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Bring your legal expertise, communication, leadership and people skills to the WCIRB.

For over a century, the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has been California's trusted, objective provider of actuarially based information and research, advisory pure premium rates and educational services integral to a healthy workers' compensation system. The WCIRB is a California unincorporated, private, nonprofit association comprised of all companies licensed to transact workers' compensation insurance in California. The operations of the WCIRB are funded primarily by membership fees and assessments; no state money is used to fund its operations. The WCIRB is a stable company and a proven leader in the workers’ compensation insurance industry nationwide.

The WCIRB performs a number of functions to accurately measure the cost of providing workers' compensation benefits and ensure a healthy workers’ compensation system. To learn more about our company, please visit About Us | WCIRB California. The WCIRB employs approximately 175 people with the average tenure of over 10 years. We are committed to fostering a healthy, safe and diverse work environment leading to a dedicated, collaborative and innovative workforce. This is a hybrid position where approximately 40% of the work time is spent at the home office in Oakland, California.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a self-motivated, resourceful, curious and energetic attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our legal team. Success in this role requires strategic, analytical and critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role serves as an important resource for all teams at the WCIRB.

As Counsel, you’ll work closely with the Managing Counsel and Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer to advise on a wide range of legal and business issues. You’ll help identify risks, navigate complex matters and deliver clear, practical guidance to teams throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties include a mix of the following:

• Provide legal advice and services in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to general business matters, regulatory compliance, privacy and security, administrative litigation, intellectual property, contracts, records retention, subpoenas and document production, procedures documentation, analysis of legislation, risk management and governance
• Manage WCIRB intellectual property, including all copyright and trademark submissions
• Negotiate and draft various contracts
• Conduct staff training regarding a variety of legal topics
• Collaborate with outside counsel and prepare cases on appeal to the Department of Insurance pertaining to the application of the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations
• Conduct legal research on a wide range of issues and provide written analysis
• Steady stream of analytical work, meetings, decision-making and research
• Discretion, follow-through and analysis of collected information required
• Respond to requests for information from employers, agents and brokers, attorneys, governmental agencies and insurers
• Review external facing communications, publications, presentations, web postings and decisions prior to issuance to ensure compliance
• Draft proposed revisions to the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations related to experience rating, the classification of risks and the reporting of workers’ compensation insurance data
• Perform internal quality assurance reviews
• Draft standard endorsement forms and policyholder notices; review insurer form filings for compliance with California law; and provide legal advice regarding endorsement form compliance issues

Education, Experience and Skill Qualifications

• Two+ years’ attorney experience
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California required
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, problem-solving capabilities and judgment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Superior communication and a collaborative inclination
• Ability to spot legal and business issues/risks and identify and effectively implement risk mitigation strategies with business partners

Perks & Benefits

Our employees enjoy a state of the art, energy-efficient, open work environment that nurtures collaboration and creativity. At the WCIRB, we go the extra mile to keep our employees happy and healthy.

Proud to be recognized as a Plan Sponsor of the Year finalist for our commitment to retirement readiness through strong 401k and pension offerings.

Some of our perks include:

• Hybrid work environment (40% onsite 60% remote)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Competitive PTO Program
• Wellness benefits
• 401K and pension plan
• Social activities

WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

The successful candidate will reside in California and will work from our headquarters in San Francisco at least 40% of the time. We are NOT able to pay for relocation costs for candidates or to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Thank you for your interest in the WCIRB!