In-House Counsel- Corporate Commercial

Great American Insurance Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an attorney to join the Property & Casualty Group Legal Department in downtown Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on reviewing third‑party agreements and vendor relationships, providing practical risk‑based advice, and supporting business units with tailored legal guidance.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to work across management teams.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and counsel on a wide range of contracts for Property & Casualty Group.
• Counsel business and corporate services on insurance and commercial matters.
• Develop relationships across the company to tailor advice to divisions.
• Collaborate with Legal team to achieve optimal results for clients.

Skills

Communication

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American is looking for an attorney to join our Property & Casualty Group Legal Department in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. This position will provide legal advice and counsel in support of our business units and shared services groups with a particular focus on reviewing third party agreements and other vendor relationship matters. The successful candidate will be a professional with excellent communication and analytical skills who complements our existing team.

Our legal team is dedicated to providing the best possible legal support to Great American, and our team members must demonstrate flexibility while working as both subject matter specialists and general advisors.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a high‑performing lawyer who is seeking a legal role that works closely with management teams throughout the organization.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships.

To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‑site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely.

Core in-office days

Tuesday-Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and provide counsel on a wide range of contracts for our Property & Casualty Group.
• Counsel business and corporate services operations on insurance matters and general commercial and legal issues.
• Develop relationships throughout the Company so that legal advice is tailored to the unique needs of each of our specialty insurance divisions.
• Collaboratively work with other members of the Legal team to achieve optimal results for our business clients.
• Engage in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving on a daily basis.
• Partner with other business support groups to assist in educating business clients on commercial and contractual issues.
• Handle other matters within P&C Legal as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials, including a JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements of all types, including technology contracts, services agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Common sense, good judgment, and solution-oriented attitude toward legal issues.
• Ability to solve problems and to provide practical, risk-based advice.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• The level and title of this position will be commensurate with experience.

Business Unit: Property & Casualty Legal

Benefits

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.

Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group?

For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations.

You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to "Be Here. Be GREAT!" To learn more, visit our Career Page.