Counsel, Auto PD Claims Strategy & Partnerships

Overview

This role is for a legal professional to serve as a strategic legal advisor within the Property & Casualty Claims Legal team, focusing on the auto, powersports, and RV business. The position supports complex initiatives related to physical damage and repair claims, including strategy, innovation, and AI-related solutions. It requires collaboration across functions to provide practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on complex legal matters related to physical damage repair claims and processes.
• Attend business partner meetings to understand business processes and needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate legal considerations into practical, business-forward solutions.
• Deliver difficult messages and challenge business leaders when necessary.
• Identify, assess, and advise on potential legal risks in ambiguous and complex business scenarios.
• Keep leadership informed of relevant case law and new legislation.
• Maintain frequent collaboration and relationship-driven legal support with business partners.
• Lead complex and strategic legal matters independently.
• Advise senior leaders on case law, legislative, and regulatory matters.
• Build and maintain positive relationships across legal and business teams.
• May mentor less experienced attorneys or paralegals.
• May supervise up to three legal associates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
• Fully licensed attorney in good standing, compliant with continuing legal education requirements in practicing state(s).
• Typically six or more years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on auto physical damage claims programs, partnerships, and processes at an enterprise or multi-jurisdictional level.
• Knowledge of total loss practices, labor rate determinations, rental/loss of use processes, parts utilization strategies, managed repair, or vendor networks is preferred.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, business-embedded legal environment supporting strategic or innovation initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies, and contracts.
• Decision-making skills to prioritize work and make recommendations.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations.
• Supervisory skills are helpful but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with strategic, enhancement, or innovation-focused legal initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and novel business scenarios.

Compensation & Benefits

• National salary range: $138,000 to $243,000 annually.
• Expected starting salary range: $138,000 to $206,000 annually.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off starting at a minimum of 18 days per year, nine paid holidays, lifetime paid time off, and Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire.

Location

• This position is open to remote work within the United States, with a preference for candidates to work from one of the primary offices located in Columbus, OH; Des Moines, IA; or Scottsdale, AZ.
• The role may require occasional or regular travel.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Information

• The role is exempt from overtime.
• A valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
• The position may be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas on or around company premises and in company vehicles, with designated smoking areas provided where permitted by law.
• Applications are accepted until July 17, 2026, but early submission is encouraged as the posting may close sooner.

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