In-House Counsel

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.

• 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

• Juris Doctor degree
• Two+ years' attorney experience
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California required
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, problem-solving capabilities and judgment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Superior communication and a collaborative inclination
• Ability to spot legal and business issues/risks and identify and effectively implement risk mitigation strategies with business partners

• Hybrid work environment (40% onsite 60% remote)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Competitive PTO Program
• Wellness benefits
• 401K and pension plan
• Social activities
• Community volunteer involvement

WCIRB is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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!