Assistant General Counsel II; Coverage Attorney Job Northern Kentucky USA,Law/Legal

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position will serve as an advisory capacity to the Enterprise and business units about insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes and litigation. Conducts research where necessary, drafts brief legal opinions, attends claim review meetings to provide legal advice, examines records, conducts investigations, attends depositions and mediations, retains and manages outside panel counsel as needed, and manages coverage and extra-contractual litigation by and against the company.

Participate in negotiations on behalf of the Company including settlements. In addition, this position will provide leadership and expertise on training and major company projects, as necessary.

Claims Focus

Conducts research where necessary, drafts brief legal opinions, attends claim review meetings to provide legal advice, examines records, conducts investigations, attends depositions and mediations, retains and manages outside panel counsel as needed, and manages coverage and extra-contractual litigation by and against the company.

Participate in negotiations on behalf of the Company including settlements. In addition, this position will provide leadership and expertise on training and major company projects, as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS

Responsible for applying legal principles, knowledge and skills based on experience.

Evaluates and selects appropriate legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving legal issues.

Drafts and/or dictates legal correspondence and memorandums and works with minimal supervision on all assigned matters.

Conducts legal research and offers timely legal opinions and advice upon reasonable demand.

Provides objective assessment of risk areas.

Works on special projects as assigned.

Additional Claims Focus Responsibilities

Give work directions to legal support professionals in the department.
Work with outside counsel to prepare for and attend depositions.
Prepare for and attend hearings and appeals.

Additional Responsibilities/Tasks

Responsible for handling complex assigned legal projects requiring originality and ingenuity.

Possesses a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the completion of difficult assignments.

Serves in an advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of organizational business including risk assessment, identifying outcomes and assessing the probability of any of those outcomes.

Identifies risks and designs and/or implements controls to mitigate those risks.

Research, plan, organize and conduct programs, seminars, conferences, and/or presentations for company personnel to educate on legal matters.

Actively participates in company and community events.

Requires high degree of independent and creative judgment.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required.

Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the insurance industry and one year of legal, compliance and/or regulatory experience.

Additional Experience Required

A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with two years of experience in the insurance industry preferred.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
Ability to understand complex legal issues.
Excellent analytical…