In-House Counsel

Join the WCIRB as Legal Counsel!

For over a century, 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 is a California unincorporated, private, nonprofit association comprised of all companies licensed to transact workers' compensation insurance in California. The operations of the WCIRB are funded primarily by membership fees and assessments; no state money is used to fund its operations. The WCIRB is a stable company and a proven leader in the workers’ compensation insurance industry nationwide.

The WCIRB performs a number of functions to accurately measure the cost of providing workers' compensation benefits and ensure a healthy workers’ compensation system. To learn more about our company, please visit About Us | WCIRB California . The WCIRB employs approximately 175 people with the average tenure of over 10 years. We 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 the 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. This role serves as an important resource for all teams at the WCIRB.

As Counsel, you’ll work closely with the Managing Counsel and Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer to advise on a wide range of legal and business issues. You’ll help identify risks, navigate complex matters and deliver clear, practical guidance to teams throughout the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical duties include a mix of the following :

• Provide legal advice and services in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to 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
• Steady stream of analytical work, meetings, decision-making and research
• Discretion, follow-through and analysis of collected information required
• 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
• Draft proposed revisions to the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations related to experience rating, the classification of risks and the reporting of workers’ compensation insurance data
• Perform internal quality assurance reviews
• Draft standard endorsement forms and policyholder notices; review insurer form filings for compliance with California law; and provide legal advice regarding endorsement form compliance issues

Education, Experience and Skill Qualifications

Perks & Benefits

Our employees enjoy a state of the art, energy-efficient, open work environment that nurtures collaboration and creativity. At the WCIRB, we go the extra mile to keep our employees happy and healthy. Some of our perks include :

NOTE : The successful candidate will reside in California and will work from our headquarters in San Francisco at least 40% of the time. We are NOT able to pay for relocation costs for candidates or to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Thank you for your interest in the WCIRB!