Corporate Counsel

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Western National is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our team! 

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to provide critical legal guidance on compliance, corporate governance, and regulatory matters affecting the property-and-casualty insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background in insurance law, business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes while supporting our business objectives.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

• Advises and supports the company on a wide range of compliance and regulatory matters, including insurance regulations, data privacy, consumer protection laws, and corporate governance.
• Ensures company activities align with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborates with internal teams to identify legal and regulatory risks, offering proactive solutions.
• Assists with corporate filings and reports.
• Serves as a trusted legal advisor, balancing risk management with business growth.
• Provides actionable legal insights that align with company goals.
• Educates internal teams on compliance, legal processes, and risk management strategies.
• Makes complex and impactful legal decisions guided by company policies and objectives.
• Uses expertise to develop creative legal solutions and effectively communicates them.
• Upholds high customer service standards, ensuring responsiveness, professionalism, and accountability in all interactions.

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

• Bar Admission: Must be licensed to practice law in Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, or Washington.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years as a practicing attorney with significant exposure to property-and-casualty insurance governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of property-and-casualty insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance best practices.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for nonlegal stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Independence: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and office software.

Compensation overview

The hiring range for this role is $140,000 - $165,000, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset. 

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for the past four consecutive years. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.