Associate Coverage Counsel

Overview

This role is within the Legal department of a well-established specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. The Legal team supports executive and senior leadership by managing corporate liability and compliance, partnering with business units, and addressing various legal and business-related issues. The team emphasizes the use of technology and innovation while fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to the Claims organization under the direction of the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel.
• Analyze and advise on complex insurance coverage issues across multiple product lines, including commercial general liability, public entity, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation.
• Collaborate with internal claims and underwriting teams as well as outside counsel.
• Draft clear, well-reasoned coverage analyses.
• Manage a high-volume caseload and multiple large projects independently.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 3 years of insurance coverage experience required; 5 or more years preferred.
• Experience with commercial general liability, public entity, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance products.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Westlaw.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate legal concepts into actionable guidance for claims professionals.
• Demonstrated collaborative, proactive, and strategic thinking with strong business and legal judgment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional legal or insurance environment.

Work Location and Schedule

• Candidates residing outside the St. Louis metropolitan area may work remotely or from regional offices.
• Candidates residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area will be required to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the St. Louis Corporate Office (1832 Schuetz Rd, Saint Louis, MO).
• All employees must sign a Remote Work Agreement and/or follow the Work From Home policy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target base salary range: $101,500 to $150,650, depending on experience, skills, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings accounts and 401(k) retirement savings match.
• Annual profit sharing contribution.
• Family forming benefits covering adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition and well-being programs.

Additional Information

• The role requires protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and technology assets in accordance with company policies and standards.
• The organization is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a top 10 global insurance company, with a history dating back to 1942.