[Hiring] Corporate Attorney @Venbrook

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and business-oriented Corporate Attorney to support a large, diversified brokerage organization offering retail brokerage, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, and claims services, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This role provides legal guidance across all business units, with a strong emphasis on litigation management, insurance defense, and claims-related matters. The ideal candidate combines transactional expertise with practical litigation experience and the ability to partner closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in insurance, brokerage, claims, or financial services
• Strong background in litigation, with a focus on insurance defense and claims services
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and insurance-related agreements
• Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and litigation strategy
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks and industry practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Legal Judgment & Risk Advisory:
  • Identifies legal exposure early and provides clear, actionable guidance that enables business leaders to make informed decisions.
  • Balances legal risk with commercial practicality without requiring escalation for routine matters.
• Litigation Management:
  • Manages complex litigation portfolios with a hands-on approach.
  • Develops case strategy, directs outside counsel effectively, controls legal spend, and drives matters toward favorable resolution.
  • Keeps leadership informed without burying them in detail.
• Contract Drafting & Negotiation:
  • Produces precise, well-structured agreements across a range of transaction types.
  • Negotiates firmly but pragmatically, protecting the organization’s interests while preserving business relationships.
  • Works efficiently without sacrificing accuracy.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  • Maintains current working knowledge of insurance regulatory frameworks across multiple states.
  • Proactively monitors legislative and regulatory developments and translates their impact into practical guidance for the business.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Builds trusted partnerships with compliance, risk, operations, and executive leadership.
  • Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.
  • Earns credibility as a business partner, not just a gatekeeper.
• Priority Management & Operational Agility:
  • Manages a high-volume, multi-division workload without sacrificing quality or responsiveness.
  • Self-directs effectively in a lean legal department structure.
  • Escalates appropriately and operates with a sense of urgency when matters demand it.

Benefits

• 401k + employee match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Sick leave
• Professional development programs
• Work-life quality and flexibility

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing (California Bar membership preferred but not required)
• In-house legal experience within an insurance company, brokerage, claims, or related financial services organization preferred
• Experience supporting multi-state regulatory and operational compliance preferred
• Familiarity with domestic and offshore insurance and reinsurance structures and agreements preferred
• Experience supporting corporate functions including information technology, regulatory compliance, human resources, and marketing preferred

Salary Range

$180-$205k