Hiring: Executive Director, Attorney Company: USAA Location: San Antonio, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:05:38 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •4 years of relevant education and/or experience. •8 years of experience practicing law. •10 years of progressive related experience developing legal strategies, managing major initiatives and delivering results within a complex matrix environment. •4 years of direct team lead or management experience. Required Skills: •We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. •This position will be based in our San Antonio, TX office. Relocation assistance is available for this position. •Provides counsel to enable the client to implement strategic initiatives, influencing decisions and managing risks to achieve strategic goals. •Collaborates with clients and other enterprise stakeholders and leads the execution of legal strategy, considering USAA's business strategy and regulatory requirements. •Proactively identifies strategic and tactical opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and optimal productivity, including developing and implementing best practices, ensuring quality of the work performed by members of the team and by supporting change efforts. •Ensures timely, accurate and cost-effective legal advice is provided to senior management regarding legal and regulatory matters. •Leads broad, enterprise and functional area projects. •Leads, builds and oversees a high performing team of lawyers and legal professionals through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience. •Licensed and in good standing to practice law in one state or a territory of the USA. •Executive-level business acumen in the areas of business operations, industry practices and emerging trends for in-house legal counsel. •Deep in-house legal experience supporting Property & Casualty and/or Life Insurance businesses, coupled with a demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted thought partner to executive leadership on business strategy, growth, and transformation. •Proven ability to identify emerging legal, regulatory, and market trends and translate them into actionable guidance for the business, particularly in areas such as AI adoption, product modernization, evolving distribution models, and innovation. •Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, with a track record of helping business leaders navigate ambiguity, unlock opportunities, and achieve objectives through practical, risk-informed solutions. •A forward-looking leadership approach with demonstrated success building and developing high-performing legal teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and business partnership. •US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner. Compensation: •$195,230 - $351,410 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!