Senior Coverage Counsel

West Bend Insurance Company

Senior Coverage Counsel providing legal counsel for insurance coverage matters at West Bend. Guiding claims and underwriting teams with innovative solutions while mentoring others.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeWest Bend • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert legal counsel on complex coverage matters, guiding claims and underwriting teams with clear, practical advice.
Conduct legal research, support policy form development, and help shape innovative coverage solutions.
Serve as a trusted advisor, mentor, and representative of West Bend in both professional and community settings.
Advise claims professionals on complex coverage questions, policy interpretation, negotiation strategies, and case evaluations.
Conduct legal research and keep our teams informed about the latest developments in coverage-related case law.
Support policy form drafting and updates by partnering with teams across the company—translating legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Help shape product strategies and innovate coverage solutions for emerging risks.
Mentor others, share knowledge, and lead special projects that move the business forward.
Represent West Bend proudly in community and professional settings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience writing coverage opinions, litigating coverage in declaratory judgment actions, and/or analyzing policy language in the preparation of coverage evaluations for insurers.
Deep understanding of insurance operations—from product development to claims and regulatory compliance
Exceptional communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active State Bar membership
Completion of the Program in General Insurance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical & Prescription Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death & Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates.
Bonus eligible based on performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcoverage opinionslitigating coveragepolicy language analysiscoverage evaluationspolicy form developmentnegotiation strategiescase evaluationsproduct strategiescoverage solutions

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsrelationship-building skillscollaborative mindsetsolutions-focused mindsetmentoringadvisingleadershipcommunity representationtrustworthiness

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)Active State Bar membershipProgram in General Insurance