Commercial CounselNew United States

Overview

This role supports commercial insurance operations by providing legal guidance across the organization. As Staff Attorney, you will report to the VP of Legal & Compliance and serve as a key legal resource for contract review and collections, with potential expansion into corporate governance and compliance support.

Responsibilities

Contract Review and Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract intake and workflow management in a contract lifecycle management platform.
• Identify legal risks and propose practical revisions that protect the organization’s interests without creating unnecessary friction for the business.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Operations, and other teams to understand contracting needs and provide responsive, business-oriented guidance.
• Manage the executed contract repository, including tracking key dates, renewal windows, and obligations.
• Handle subpoena responses as they arise.

Collections

• Manage the legal collections process for unpaid premium accounts and past-due invoices.
• Draft and send formal demand letters; coordinate with outside collection agencies or local counsel when legal action is warranted.
• Track recovery progress and report outcomes to Finance and legal leadership.
• Resolve disputed accounts and escalated matters within applicable legal frameworks.

Corporate Governance and Compliance Support

• Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintenance of corporate records, preparation of board and officer documentation, and related filings.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives across the organization’s multi-state insurance holding company structure as needed.
• Assist with additional legal matters and special projects as legal needs evolve.
• Assist with creating, updating, and maintaining company policies (e.g., website terms of service, workers comp policy terms and conditions, etc.).

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, in-house or at a law firm advising companies on commercial matters.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar licensure in at least one U.S. state required; California licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools required; experience with LinkSquares a plus.
• 1 year of experience with collections, accounts receivable, or creditor rights matters required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-lawyers without losing substance.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of matters simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and confidence to make independent decisions, escalating when appropriate.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive); familiarity with SharePoint helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated litigation experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with court filings, discovery, and managing outside litigation counsel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation range: $150,000 - $185,000 USD
• Competitive cash compensation
• Comprehensive health plans
• Generous PTO
• Future focused 401k match
• Generous parental and caregiver leave
• Discretionary bonuses: each year, company performance is reviewed and discretionary bonuses may be granted to eligible team members.

Location

• Unless otherwise specified, this role is remote.
• Remote team members must live and work in the United States (territories excluded) and have access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer.
• E-Verify program participation.
• Privacy policy applies to recruitment communications.
• Safety note: during the recruitment process, credit card information will never be requested and candidates will not be asked to purchase any equipment during interview or onboarding.

Use of AI in Application Review

To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, AI-powered tools may be used to assist with initial screening of applications. AI assistant video tools may also be used during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge and consent to AI technologies being used to assist in evaluation.