Corporate Counsel (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Provides high quality legal risk analysis, advice and counsel to Insurance Operations (Standard and Surplus Lines), Compliance, Government Relations, and overall growth and retention efforts. Has oversight of moderately complex legal and regulatory issues impacting our business with greater independent decision-making authority. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Note: (For NJ candidates) This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.

• Reports on status of matters and provides other information as requested.
• Works collaboratively and transparently with clients and colleagues, with particular emphasis on timely and appropriate communications.
• Responsible for ensuring that legal materials and documents provided to or available for client use are timely, commercially reasonable, and drafted in plain English (i.e., example, forms and documents, handbooks, policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, state insurance department complaints, state filings, etc.).
• Prepares and/or reviews legal documents to ensure compliance. Research, analyze, and interpret case law, law reports, and proposed/existing laws.
• Furnishes legal risk analysis, advice, and counsel on other issues as assigned by supervisor.
• Follows the established procedures and assists in a variety of assigned legal projects.
• Liaise with external functions or operational areas as required.
• Assist in providing training to the underwriting and claims departments on matters of legal, regulatory or compliance interest.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence the business.
• Strong working knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance.
• Proven decision-making skills
• Ability to oversee moderately complex issues

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor required.
• 5+ years experience practicing law and, under general instruction, responsible for handling moderately complex issues.
• General working knowledge of the major lines of Property & Casualty insurance.
• 2+ years of Regulatory and Compliance analysis experience preferred

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.