Staff Counsel

Location 901 Peninsula Corp Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33487, USA Req ID 612

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1923, NCCI has been committed to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. We are the nation’s trusted source for accurate, objective workers compensation information. At NCCI, we recognize that our employees are the reason our legacy endures today. We’re motivated by the opportunity to do challenging and interesting work, and our Total Rewards package attracts top talent. Our employees care about each other, and the communities in which they live and work. Our values of integrity, respect, quality and excellence, responsibility, and commitment guide our success.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We come from diverse backgrounds, so our commitment to inclusion is what brings us together to work as one.

  • We respect each other and value our differences.
  • We can be authentic and feel like we belong.
  • We promote equity in our organization and our community.

TEAM: LEGAL

PAY TYPE: SALARY

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the direction and supervision of more Senior Attorneys, the individual in this position gathers information, identifies and analyzes legal issues of moderate complexity; provides advice and counsel to business unit personnel; reviews various contracts including software licenses  performs legal research and handles litigation matters This position will support and advise various business units across the organization on legal, compliance and regulatory matters impacting the company.  

This position is ideal for someone who brings strong business acumen, work ethic, embraces complexity, and enjoys partnering with cross functional teams to navigate legal and regulatory challenges in innovation and evolving business needs.

WORK LOCATION:

This role will have a flexible-hybrid work arrangement and preference will be provided  to candidates who live  local to the Boca Raton, FL area. (St Lucie County to the north to Miami-Dade County to the south)

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Meets with business unit personnel to gather facts in connection with analysis of legal issues; provides recommendations to business unit personnel under the direction of senior attorneys.  
  • Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts of moderate complexity including software licenses, and technology agreements.
  • Conducts legal research of federal, state, and local laws and prepares legal memoranda containing analysis of legal issues and recommendations for multiple states research projects.
  • Works with outside counsel and/or carriers in connection with the management of various corporate litigation matters. Coordinates responses to subpoenas; may attend depositions and mediations.
  • Monitors and conducts research on federal, state and local compliance, regulatory and legal issues impacting NCCI as a licensed workers compensation insurance rating/advisory and statistical organization.
  • Research, draft and prepare articles and white papers for publication on the intranet and/or internet.
  • Coordinate Legal Department projects (e.g., research and pleadings database, premium recovery/legal expenses benchmarking, etc.)

WHAT IT TAKES:

  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and licensed to practice law in a particular state
  • Four (4)  years of related experience (e.g., law firm, corporate legal department).  Substantive experience in  corporate, compliance, technology and/or insurance law.  Substantive experience in litigation management, drafting commercial contracts, and/or performing complex legal research.
  • Legal knowledge and the ability to perform legal research analysis and provide recommendations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present to various groups.
  • Knowledge of computer-related software and research databases (Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis)
  • Ability to multitask and meet time sensitive deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

WHAT CAN MAKE YOU A MORE VIABLE CANDIDATE:

  • Knowledge of insurance regulation and compliance
  • Insurance related designations or certification are a consideration

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Work for the leader in workers compensation information providing data, insights, and tools for almost 1,000 insurance companies with over 100 years of experience.
  • A competitive starting base salary plus a targeted annual performance bonus
  • A wonderful team of dynamic people to work with who are fun, caring and friendly
  • A positive work environment and culture, which celebrates success and honors each others’ contributions to the team
  • A fantastic benefits package that’s hard to find in south Florida

WHO TO CONTACT:

Marie Granning – Talent Acquisition Director

Marie_Granning@ncci.com


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NCCI Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities to our employees (for example, in hiring, promotions, training) and to all job applicants, and to maintain a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital and veteran status, gender, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants for employment.
We require a drug screen and background check. Smoke Free environment.