Counsel II

Erie Insurance Group

Counsel II providing legal guidance and support for corporate and insurance matters at Erie Insurance. Collaborating with outside legal counsel and advising on operational legal issues.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeErie • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,559 - $222,932 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel on corporate and insurance matters, including contract preparation and review, legal research, and compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Possesses strong experience in managing legal risks and advising on operational legal issues within the insurance industry.

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J.D. Or L.L.B. DegreeTen Years Of Related ExperienceInsurance Law ExpertiseLegal Research And InterpretationContract Drafting And Review

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Hard Skills

Legal CounselContract PreparationLegal ResearchInsurance Claims GuidanceStatutory ComplianceLitigation DefenseClaims ProsecutionRegulatory ComplianceDrafting Legal InstrumentsCorporate Law

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice In At Least One State

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryCorporate LawFinancial IndustryLegislative HearingsTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists with providing legal counsel and guidance on ordinary and special business activities and operations, and/or insurance claims and litigation, to ensure maximum protection of ERIE's legal rights and maintenance of operations and activities within the limits prescribed by law.
Directs or interfaces with outside legal counsel in the defense of ERIE against lawsuits or claims, or the prosecution of ERIE's claims against others.
Assists with the organization and direction of the company's legal activities.
Assists in directing the defense of the company against suits or claims, and assists in initiating legal actions to support the company's claims against others.
Provides legal counsel and guidance to officers and other personnel on corporate and operational matters involving legal problems.
Prepares or reviews proposed contracts, leases and other formal agreements and legal instruments in order to safeguard the company's interests.
Reviews drafts of ERIE's insurance policies, forms and endorsements.
Drafts and revises insurance contracts and related documents to ensure conformity with applicable statutes, regulations, administrative orders, circulars, bulletins and other applicable legal authority.
Researches and interprets statutes, regulations, case law, insurance department bulletins and other applicable legal authority.
Provides legal advice and guidance to various departments of the company.
Provides legal research, advice and guidance on insurance claims.
Reviews proposed and existing legislation affecting the Erie Insurance Group and advises and consults with General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Counsel on the position of the company with regard to such matters.
Counsels and advises corporate personnel on legal issues including, but not limited to, those related to real and personal property, taxes, advertising, trademarks, copyright and promotion programs, contracts, personnel matters, public relations, underwriting and claims interpretation.
Participates in trade associations and regulatory and legislative hearings and meetings as directed or requested.
Handles legal assignments as directed or requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited law school required.
Ten years of related experience, preferably in corporate and/or insurance law, required.
Knowledge or experience with insurance or financial industry preferred.
Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in at least one state; if not admitted in Pennsylvania, eligible for admission by reciprocity, limited in-house admission, or examination required.
This position may require the incumbent to travel on short notice and may include overnight stays.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.