Senior Insurance Counsel, Corporate Law

Erie Insurance Group; Erie (Erie County); Vor Ort; USD 139.559 - 222.932; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Pension plan

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Erie Insurance Group in Erie, PA, seeks Counsel I–III to provide legal counsel on insurance claims and litigation, and to direct outside counsel as needed. The role offers opportunities across the Claims Legal Department with potential advancement to higher levels based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements include a J.D./LL.B., at least ten years of related experience in corporate or insurance law, and admission to practice in any state (reciprocity or in-house options may apply).

Qualifikationen

• J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school required.
• Ten years of related experience, preferably in corporate and/or insurance law, required.
• Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in at least one state; if not admitted in Pennsylvania, eligible for admission by reciprocity, limited in-house admission, or examination required.
• This position may require travel on short notice and may include overnight stays.

Aufgaben

• Assists with the organization and direction of the company's legal activities.
• Assists in directing the defense of the company against suits or claims, and assists in initiating legal actions to support the company's claims against others.
• Provides legal counsel and guidance to officers and other personnel on corporate and operational matters involving legal problems.
• Prepares or reviews proposed contracts, leases and other formal agreements and legal instruments in order to safeguard the company's interests.
• Drafts and revises insurance contracts and related documents to ensure conformity with applicable statutes, regulations, administrative orders, circulars, bulletins and other applicable legal authority.
• Researches and interprets statutes, regulations, case law, insurance department bulletins and other applicable legal authority.

Kenntnisse

Legal counsel

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

J.D. or L.L.B. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Erie Insurance Group in Erie, PA, seeks Counsel I–III to provide legal counsel on insurance claims and litigation, and to direct outside counsel as needed. The role offers opportunities across the Claims Legal Department with potential advancement to higher levels based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements include a J.D./LL.B., at least ten years of related experience in corporate or insurance law, and admission to practice in any state (reciprocity or in-house options may apply).