In-House Counsel

Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Competitive PTO Program

401K and pension plan

Wellness benefits

401K and pension plan

Job summary

A legal organization in California is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on various business aspects, manage intellectual property, and conduct legal research. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 2 years of experience and active membership in the California Bar. The role offers medical benefits and a competitive PTO program.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of attorney experience.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California required.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Superior communication and a collaborative inclination.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services on various business matters.
• Manage WCIRB intellectual property, including contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Superior communication

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

2+ years of attorney experience

Job description

Join the WCIRB as Legal Counsel!

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 performs a number of functions to accurately measure the cost of providing workers' compensation benefits and ensure a healthy workers’ compensation system. We employ approximately 175 people with an average tenure of over 10 years, and 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 our 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties include:

• Provide legal advice and services in a wide range of areas, including 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.
• 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.

Education, Experience and Skill Qualifications

Requirements include:

• 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.

What We Offer

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.