Job Description
Job Title: In-House Counsel
The Impact You Will Have
Liberty Home Guard is the country’s fastest-growing and top consumer-rated home warranty provider, licensed and regulated in all 50 states and Washington D.C. We provide homeowners with coverage for home systems and appliance breakdowns while also serving as a concierge for all home repair needs.
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join our legal team. This role will focus on claims management, regulatory compliance, and insurance-related legal matters. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in home warranty policies, contract law, consumer protection regulations, and dispute resolution processes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance on home warranty claims, coverage disputes, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee claims litigation, including arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts related to warranty services, vendor agreements, and insurance policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing home warranty providers.
- Manage and coordinate with outside counsel on active litigation and regulatory matters.
- Develop legal strategies to mitigate risk and enhance operational efficiency in claims handling.
- Assist in responding to consumer complaints, regulatory inquiries, and insurance-related legal issues.
- Stay updated on changes in home warranty, insurance, and consumer protection laws, providing timely recommendations to leadership.
- Oversee updates and improvements to the service contract terms and conditions
- Work with all operations, ranging from sales operations to customer service operations, to vendor service operations and much more, to ensure that they operate efficiently as a true partner and stakeholder to operations.
- Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Strong knowledge of home warranty regulations, insurance law, and claims management.
- Exceptional legal research, negotiation, and contract drafting skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and provide clear legal guidance to non-legal teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Experience:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- 3+ years of experience in insurance law, claims litigation, or home warranty-related legal work.
- Prior experience with regulatory compliance in the home warranty or insurance industry is highly preferred.
- Trial/Litigation experience is a plus.
Pay Rate: $170k-210k annually.
Please note: This position is open to hybrid work arrangements, with exact details to be discussed during the final stages of the recruitment process
Other Titles: General Counsel, Attorney