Description:

The Opportunity:
We are currently building a team and seeking highly motivated experienced Associate General Counsels to provide dedicated legal advice for key states – Texas, Florida, South Carolina, and Maryland.

In this role, you will provide expert legal counsel to business unit leadership in your assigned region, navigate complex legal landscapes and provide effective, practical advice, collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to achieve A San Antonio-Based Diversified Financial Services Group of Companies strategic objectives, and utilize your in-depth knowledge to independently address significant organizational matters.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Colorado Springs, CO.

***Relocation assistance is available for this position***

What You'll Do:

Independently provides legal counsel to senior leadership to support business objectives and lead regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to A San Antonio-Based Diversified Financial Services Group of Companies.
Leads sophisticated legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions.
Effectively communicates with partners and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms. Produces clear and concise legal positions involving highly complex issues.
Proactively collaborates across A San Antonio-Based Diversified Financial Services Group of Companies and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner. Anticipates potential or future legal and operational issues that present a risk to the organization and proactively engages with others to identify potential solutions.
Regularly provides guidance to more junior attorneys and serves as a resource to others in the Chief Legal Office.
Provides leadership through cross-functional projects that have a material impact to A San Antonio-Based Diversified Financial Services Group of Companies.
Effectively manages outside counsel to obtain legal advice.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What You Have:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA
8 years of relevant experience with at least 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions and leading work to achieve strategic goals.

What Sets You Apart:

Extensive legal experience managing complex insurance matters in one or more of the following high-volume/high-risk states Texas, Florida, South Carolina, and/or Maryland.
Recognized as a jurisdictional expert, providing in-depth legal analysis and partnering with business units to address nuanced regulatory or litigation risks
Proven track record of managing state-specific regulatory changes, including drafting guidance, training internal stakeholders, and updating operational processes
Hands-on experience advising on DOI inquiries, examinations or investigations, including drafting responses and managing timelines
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior attorneys or training peers on state-specific legal issues
US military experience with skills related to one of the following MOS's: Navy (JAG Corp Officer), Marines (4402, 4405, 4406,4410, 4411, 4417), Army (27A), USAF (51JX / 5J0X1)