Assistant Corporate Counsel

Knight Insurance Group, a privately-owned property & casualty Insurance group with total assets of over $1 billion, has an exciting opportunity for a career-minded and detailed oriented individual to join a progressive and entrepreneurial insurance group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and assists in negotiating and drafting contracts other corporate transactions.
• Reviews regulatory/licensing compliance nationwide, including applying for and maintaining licenses and authority to conduct business.
• Effectively acquire, assemble and manage legal documents and files responsive to time-sensitive inquiries.
• Draft complex legal documentation including, but not limited to summaries of significant regulatory developments, legislative history, and case law.
• Review performance and assist in the management of outside counsel and negotiate skillfully to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Works in conjunction with the Claims Department to ensure proper claims handling and bill review.
• Reviews and response to all regulatory and customer complaints.
• Oversees internal processes and attempts to resolve without litigation.
• Coordinates with other departments to advance program development.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL& LICENSES:

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations relevant to the operation of an insurance company.
• Represented insurers in claims related actions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Program Insurance and Reinsurance.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability in reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts.
• Work in a team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines and prioritize projects with limited supervision.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor from a nationally-recognized accredited law school.
• Membership in California Bar.
• Minimum 3 years law firm and/or corporate counsel experience in the insurance industry, preferably with transactional experience.

MACHINES, OFFICE EQUIPMENT& SOFTWARE:

• Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Compensation:

• Salary Exempt commensurate with experience and skills.

Every Full-Time position at Knight Insurance Group offers the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $2.6 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Program, Daily Team Exercises, Fresh Fruit for all employees
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement
• Career Path Opportunities
• Onsite Yoga, Treadmill Desks, Gym Membership free