In-House Counsel- Corporate

About the role

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an attorney to join its Property & Casualty Group Legal Department in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The role provides legal advice and counsel to business units and shared services, focusing on reinsurance, corporate, and strategic matters. The position requires on‑site work four days a week with one day remote flexibility (core in‑office days Tuesday–Thursday; the fourth day set by business needs). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, negotiates, and provides counsel on a range of contracts for the Property & Casualty Group, including confidentiality, reinsurance, and other corporate contracts.
• Counsels business and corporate services operations on regulatory matters associated with various transactions and corporate initiatives.
• Develops relationships throughout the Company so that legal advice is tailored to the unique needs of each specialty insurance division.
• Collaboratively works with other members of the Legal team to achieve optimal results for business clients.
• Engages in issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving on a daily basis.
• Partners with other business support groups to assist in educating business clients on corporate and contractual issues.
• Monitors legal and regulatory issues and identifies and assesses trends and emerging risks within the focus area.
• Handles other matters within P&C Legal as needed.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law.
• 1‑5 years’ experience working in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience with corporate transactions preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a regulated industry preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Common sense, good judgment, and solution‑oriented attitude toward legal issues.
• Ability to solve problems and provide practical, risk‑based advice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The level and title of this position will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Commuter benefits

Full‑time employees have access to the above benefits; full‑time and eligible part‑time employees also enjoy PTO, holidays, 401(k), stock purchase, and commuter benefits. Details on compensation and specific benefit ranges will be provided by the recruiter during the hiring process.

Schedule

On‑site four days per week with one day remote flexibility. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday; the fourth day is determined by business needs.