Assistant General Counsel
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. USAA scores A on the Alion truth index.
Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a talented Assistant General Counsel for our San Antonio, Texas headquarters location.
As a dedicated Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Counsel on our Innovation & Strategy team, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel to business unit leadership within USAA by identifying and analyzing legal issues and communicating effective legal advice. Proactively engages with business clients to better understand USAA's strategic and operational objectives. Engages and collaborates with internal stakeholders within business units and the Legal & Advisory Services function. Works independently on matters of significance to the organization.
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Tampa, FL.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Provides legal counsel to support business objectives and mitigate regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA. Leads complex legal assignments with a high level of business impact and delivers appropriate solutions.
- Effectively communicates with stakeholders and varying levels of leadership in both verbal and written forms. Produces clear and concise legal positions.
- Proactively monitors and analyzes changes in laws, regulations and industry and advises appropriate organizational leadership of such changes in a timely manner.
- Proactively collaborates across USAA and the Chief Legal Office to mitigate risk.
- Works effectively with outside counsel or contract professionals to complete assignments.
- May assist more senior attorneys in providing advice and counsel on highly complex matters.
- Ensures escalation of matters presenting more significant risk to more senior attorneys.
- Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA.
- 6 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Ability to communicate legal advice effectively to business partners.
What sets you apart:
- Property insurance experience, with an emphasis on homeowners and renters products.
- Experience advising on underwriting, pricing, and predictive modeling.
- Experience with AI or advanced analytics used in underwriting and pricing, including related legal, regulatory, and governance considerations.
- Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance regulations and experience partnering with actuarial, underwriting, pricing, and product teams.
- US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic.
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Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320.00 - $273,930.00
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.