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Corporate Counsel - Property & Casualty

26005

We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered. We are open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. 

 

We are seeking an attorney with at least four years of insurance/property & casualty experience! Comprehensive benefits package including annual bonus potential up to 20% of the salary, generous 401k, PTO, medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, and much more all without the stress of billable hours! 

Job Summary

Furnishes specialized legal advice to the Companies' various departments in matters dealing with the most critical legal areas. Researches and prepares written opinions to such legal questions. Assists in carrying out legal procedures to resolve matters in the Property and Casualty group.

Essential Job Functions

  • Approves and modifies forms of insurance policies, endorsements, and other forms; and interprets policy language. Gives opinions on disability insurance coverage; handles appeals to Department of Employment regarding disability coverage; and approves and recommends changes in group disability coverages and group life insurance coverage purchased from outside carriers for employees and agents.
  • Correlates policy coverage with booklets describing coverage distributed to employees and agents.
  • Indexes legal opinions and keeps index of recent cases and legal articles pertinent to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions Manages special assignments as requested by legal department management.
  • Provides specialized legal interpretations relating to the assigned Corporate Legal Division: Property and Casualty.
  • Researches and prepares legal memoranda and opinions on specialized questions including corporate transactions and corporate secretarial, and legal liability pertaining to areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
  • Makes appearances before various tribunals in respect to the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
  • Assists in the drafting of bills for proposed legislation.
  • Drafts letters, opinions, and briefs directed to government boards and agencies (e.g., insurance departments, attorney generals, and boards of equalization).
  • Prepares legal briefs and pleadings in specialized matters involving Farmers Insurance Group organizations.
  • Conducts legal research and drafts points, authorities, and briefs. Researches and writes opinions for Claims department on liability or coverage of particular files.
  • Monitors recovery from the Companies' carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
  • Responsible for and anticipates the legal needs of the areas assigned to the Corporate Legal Divisions.
  • Monitors recovery from the Companies' carriers relative to expenses and liabilities arising from corporate litigation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Actions

Required job duties are essentially sedentary; however, the incumbent must be able to speak, hear normal conversation and read normal newsprint; have the ability to lift and/or carry 50 lbs.; climb normal stairs and step stools and reach to a height requiring complete extension of the torso, arms and legs.

Physical Environment

Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment with some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions and travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation.

Education Requirements

LLB or JD degree required and membership in Any State Bar, and completion of review or seminar courses in corporate law and associated fields; as well as meet all MCLE rules and regulations.

Experience Requirements

Four years as an attorney in the field of corporate law and experience in related areas of responsibility.

Special Skill Requirement

Basic computer knowledge.

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $116,960 - $186,560
    o CO Only: $109,920 - $160,820 
    o HI Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o IL/MN/VT Only: $109,920 - $172,150
  • o MD Only: $109,920 - $172,150
    o NY/DC/Jersey City Only: $109,920 - $186,560 
             o Albany County: $116,960 - $160,820 
    o WA Only:  $109,920 - $195,625 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): R_US - United States

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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