In-House Counsel

Join the WCIRB as Legal Counsel!

The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has been California's trusted, objective provider of actuarially based information and research, advisory pure premium rates and educational services integral to a healthy workers' compensation system.

The WCIRB performs a number of functions to accurately measure the cost of providing workers' compensation benefits and ensure a healthy workers’ compensation system. We employ approximately 175 people with an average tenure of over 10 years, and are committed to fostering a healthy, safe and diverse work environment leading to a dedicated, collaborative and innovative workforce. This is a hybrid position where approximately 40% of the work time is spent at our home office in Oakland, California.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a self-motivated, resourceful, curious and energetic attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our legal team. Success in this role requires strategic, analytical and critical thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties include :

• Provide legal advice and services in a wide range of areas, including general business matters, regulatory compliance, privacy and security, administrative litigation, intellectual property, contracts, records retention, subpoenas and document production, procedures documentation, analysis of legislation, risk management and governance.
• Manage WCIRB intellectual property, including all copyright and trademark submissions.
• Negotiate and draft various contracts.
• Conduct staff training regarding a variety of legal topics.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and prepare cases on appeal to the Department of Insurance pertaining to the application of the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations.
• Conduct legal research on a wide range of issues and provide written analysis.
• Respond to requests for information from employers, agents and brokers, attorneys, governmental agencies and insurers.
• Review external facing communications, publications, presentations, web postings and decisions prior to issuance to ensure compliance.

Education, Experience and Skill Qualifications

Requirements include :

What We Offer

Equal Employment Opportunity

The WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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