Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Insurance Operations
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Portland, OR Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to serve as a strategic legal advisor to executive leadership and business units. Responsibilities include leading and developing attorneys, providing practical guidance on legal, regulatory, operational, and risk matters, and advising insurance operations on coverage, classification, and related issues. The role also supports employment and corporate matters, including transactions, governance, contracts, and non-claims litigation, while overseeing outside counsel. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional legal initiatives and work with government and regulatory stakeholders on legislative and policy matters. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the Utah State Bar, or eligible for admission within 12 months of hire. At least 10 years of legal experience is required, including five or more years advising on insurance matters, along with significant experience in employment law, government affairs, or legislative matters. Applicants should have at least three years of experience managing or developing legal professionals, as well as experience negotiating commercial contracts, managing outside counsel, and leading complex initiatives. Strong judgment, integrity, communication, analytical, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential; experience in property and casualty insurance, workers’ compensation, and litigation is preferred.
Functions:
- Legal
Compensation
USD $182,100-$227,600 (salary) per year
About the Company
Reputable property & casualty insurance provider
Industry
Insurance
Type
Privately Held
Age
employees
501-1000