SVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

SVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

As a growing, dynamic provider of workers' compensation insurance and services, we are seeking an energetic, strategic leader willing to put their ideas to work! 

Headquartered in Nevada, EMPLOYERS attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our employees across the United States.  EMPLOYERS is known for the quality service and expertise we provide to our clients, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees. 

We live and breathe our core values: Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Initiative, Accountability, Innovation, and Personal Fulfillment.  These are the pillars that support how we do business with our clients as well as how we treat each other! 

At EMPLOYERS, you’ll discover an energetic environment that inspires achievement.  As “America’s small business insurance specialist”, we have the resources, a solid reputation and an expanding nationwide identity to enrich your work/life and enhance your career. 

General Summary

The SVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel (CLO/GC) serves as the top legal executive for the organization, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CLO/GC ensures the company operates within the law while advancing its business objectives. This role is especially critical in a publicly traded environment and within the highly regulated workers' compensation insurance industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Strategy & Governance

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Board of Directors, CEO, and executive leadership.
• Lead the development and execution of legal strategies that support corporate goals and mitigate risk.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards, including SEC and state insurance regulatory requirements.
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including board meetings, minutes, and shareholder communications.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Manage relationships with state insurance departments, the SEC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with workers' compensation laws, insurance regulations, and public company disclosure obligations.
• Oversee internal investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries or audits.

Risk Management & Litigation

• Oversee all litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters.
• Manage outside counsel and legal budgets effectively.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and support the development of risk mitigation strategies.

Transactional & Corporate Matters

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Review and negotiate complex contracts, including reinsurance agreements, vendor contracts, and employment agreements.
• Support investor relations and public disclosures, including earnings releases, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and proxy statements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing legal, compliance and risk management team.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across all areas of the enterprise.

 

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with experience in a GC/CLO role preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry, preferably in workers' compensation.
• Recent experience with a publicly traded company is strongly preferred.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and public company governance.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• SEC and M&A transactional experience required.

Compensation Details: Base Salary Range: $340,000 - $390,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, total compensation details discussed in the interview process. Please follow the link to our benefits page for details!    https://www.employers.com/careers/our-benefits-and-perks/

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position is REMOTE, and only open to candidates currently located in the United States. It requires a suitable space that provides a private and quiet workplace.
• EXPECTED WORK HOURS: Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
  • May work early, late, or occasional weekend hours to accommodate business needs.
• TRAVEL: required to travel to off-site location(s) to attend meetings as necessary.
• This role potentially and will routinely use office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and web conferencing technology as examples.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some mobility is required.
  • Occasional lifting of a maximum of 30lbs.
  •  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Salary

• $340,000 - $390,000