Assistant General Counsel (Insurance Counsel)

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

We are currently seeking a talented Assistant General Counsel (Insurance Counsel) to join our legal team and support our 50-state coverage model. In this role, you will provide legal counsel to business unit leadership within USAA by identifying and analyzing legal issues and delivering practical, effective legal advice. You will proactively engage with business clients to understand USAA's strategic and operational objectives, while collaborating with internal stakeholders across business units and Legal & Advisory Services. Working independently on matters of significance to the organization, you will directly handle pre-litigation insurance coverage matters for personal lines, including analyzing complex coverage issues, drafting coverage opinions, and preparing reservation of rights letters. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, and Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA. Leads complex legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions. Effectively communicates with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms. Produces clear and concise legal positions. Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner. Proactively collaborates across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk. Works effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments. May assist more senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters. Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys. Serves as a resource to less experienced team members. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures What you have: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA. 6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners. What sets you apart: Experience at a law firm or as an in‑house counsel with proven experience handling insurance coverage matters. Experience preparing coverage analyses, coverage opinions, and reservation of rights letters, with working knowledge of state insurance laws, compliance requirements, DOI guidance, and regulatory timelines. Experience monitoring and interpreting insurance regulatory and industry developments, including NAIC updates and related publications. US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.  Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320.00 - $273,930.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for