Legal Counsel

Company:

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

The Legal Counsel is responsible for advising the Company regarding relevant legal issues and provide legal support to Company departments, with an emphasis on litigation.

This position will be for the Legal Department based in Omaha, NE. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

• Provides legal advice to all departments of the Company.
• Manages litigation on behalf of the company, including management of discovery as well as selection and oversight of counsel.
• Responsibilities will include research, analysis, and litigation of issues related to property/casualty insurance and general corporate matters.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, settlement agreements, policy forms, endorsements, and other legal documents.
• Represents Company in legal, regulatory, and administrative proceedings.

What are we looking for?

• Law Degree
• State bar admission in good standing
• 3-4 years legal experience
• Excellent academic credentials (Top 20%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills

Who would excel in this role?

• You are able to work independently while collaborating with others.
• You are proficient in investigations.
• You are able to analyze data, apply knowledge and logic, and draw conclusions

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!