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. Our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. We proudly support active‑duty military spouses, and USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for them consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

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, identify and analyze legal issues, and deliver practical, effective advice. The position offers a flexible work environment with a requirement to be in the office four days per week. It can be based in San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ; or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance, and litigation risk to USAA.
• Lead complex legal assignments with a high level of business impact and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms.
• Produce clear and concise legal positions.
• Proactively monitor and analyze changes in laws, regulations, and industry, advising organizational leadership in a timely manner.
• Collaborate across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
• Work effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments.
• Assist senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters.
• Escalate matters presenting significant risk to senior attorneys.
• Serve as a resource to less‑experienced team members.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are 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).
• License and good standing to practice law in one state or a U.S. territory.
• Six years of relevant experience, including at least four years as a practicing attorney.
• Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience at a law firm or as in‑house counsel 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 service or as a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation

Salary range: $143,320.00 – $273,930.00. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Compensation is based on experience, market data, and may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance.

Benefits

USAA offers best‑in‑class benefits to support physical, financial, and emotional wellness, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k); pension; life insurance; parental benefits; adoption assistance; paid time off with paid holidays; 16 paid volunteer hours; and various wellness programs. Career path planning and continuing education assist employees with professional goals.