Corporate Counsel

This posting is scheduled to close on March 4th, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, this posting may close early. Apply today!

About the job:

We are looking for a Corporate Counsel who views the law as a tool for innovation and a better customer experience. Along with identifying risks, you will be a strategic advisor providing high-quality legal and business solutions that empower our teams and protect our mission.

In this role, you serve as a general in-house attorney for the organization. You will interpret Montana law to provide strategic recommendations, serving as a versatile legal expert across a wide variety of subject areas that keep Montana State Fund moving forward.

What You Will Do:

• Advise business on legal interpretation and strategic objectives: You’ll provide legal and business advice to internal stakeholders regarding various insurance matters, including regulation, contract interpretation, coverage issues and insurance policy administration. You will also interpret statutes, court decisions, rules and policies concerning or affecting MSF by providing written and oral legal advice and recommendations. That advice may also include recommendations concerning the development of insurance rates, form updates, and process improvements. You also will have the opportunity to support MSF’s legislative and regulatory compliance work. 
• Perform corporate counsel functions: You will manage non-workers’ compensation litigation by overseeing outside counsel and their litigation activities. Your general duties also will support MSF’s business needs with respect to procurement/contracts, employment law, policyholder bankruptcies, and other miscellaneous corporate counsel duties. A successful candidate will maintain general knowledge of state and federal employment laws impacting MSF.
• Lead and support special projects and training: You will develop and provide training to internal stakeholders on insurance and other subject areas, lead special projects and project teams, and consult on projects across the organization. You also will answer various insurance-related questions posed by internal stakeholders on a daily basis. A successful candidate will have a strong customer experience mindset and will be able to maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, clients and members of the public. 

What You Bring to the Team:

• You excel at translating complex statutes and court decisions into clear, empathetic, and actionable advice that resonates with internal stakeholders.
• You bring a strong background as an attorney in Montana, with the work ethic and agility to master the nuances of Montana insurance law.
• You are comfortable pivoting between diverse legal areas from policyholder bankruptcies to employment law and representing the organization with confidence.
• You enjoy leading project teams and mentoring others to foster a deeper understanding of legal standards within the company.

What you will need (minimum qualifications): 

• A Juris Doctor Degree (JD) 
• A license to practice law in the State of Montana
• A strong interest in learning more about Montana’s workers’ compensation laws and other applicable insurance laws.  

Other Requirements

• Regular attendance and presence in our Helena office (occasional remote work encouraged).
• Technical skills relevant to the position, including the ability to use Microsoft Office tools and LexisNexis legal research tools without assistance.

Job location:

This position may be hired to either work at our local headquarters in Helena, Montana or remotely from within the state of Montana, provided the candidate is sufficiently digitally capable from their location.  
Regular travel is required as needed for on-site work or events.  

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary for this Exempt (4Bi) position begins at $105,200-$131,400 per year.

• Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.
• Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.
• Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave. 

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Are you interested in this opportunity? Apply today!