Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees. 

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB OVERVIEW:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking an attorney with experience in contracts, insurance, or construction to serve as a Construction Risk Management Contract Analyst (Attorney) on our team of Property & Casualty insurance brokers in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded individual who desires to make a meaningful contribution to our organization, and most importantly, to our clients. Our firm’s remarkably high retention rate means that your expertise and interpersonal skills will be recognized and appreciated by our team and our clients. In your role as a Construction Risk Management Contract Analyst, you will use your legal background to assist our specialty construction contractor clients with contractual risk identification and management, insurance coverage issues, and P&C insurance program design.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Licensed attorney with at least 2+ years of relevant legal experience (required). 
• Experience working with construction contractors or litigating claims for construction contractors is nice to have, but not required.
• Candidates with strong, professional communication skills - both written and verbal - to interact with all levels of the internal organization, as well as external clients. 
• Strong time management skills and self-starter, someone who understands what needs to be done and proactively takes it on.
• Eagerness and hunger to learn and grow.
• Positive and outgoing disposition, great team player.
• Candidates able to work at least 3 days a week in our Birmingham, AL office is required (Mondays are required, and 2 other days of the week).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A detailed list of job duties include (but are not limited to):

• Contractual Risk Analysis
  • Review and analyze construction-related client contracts to identify contractual risk exposures and provide practical advice to clients/prospective clients regarding risk mitigation and the interaction of insurance coverage and contractual risk.
  • Provide clients with contractual risk-management guidance, strategies, and training.
  • Engage with client personnel (including in-house/outside counsel, risk managers, purchasing managers, and other relevant stakeholders as necessary) to assist in development of contractual risk and insurance provisions to ensure proper alignment of contractual risk with the clients’ insurance coverage.
• Client Development and Retention
  • Work with colleagues to identify coverage gaps and/or contractual exposures in prospective client insurance programs in preparation for capabilities presentations.
  • Assist in the development of new business, including participating in capabilities presentations, RFP responses, and other business development activities in-person or via videoconferencing.
  • Engage regularly with current clients in scheduled EPIC Risk Management Reviews to discuss new exposures, market conditions, significant activities, services performed for clients, open claims status, etc.
• Additional Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintain all required legal/insurance licenses or certifications, as well as current knowledge of insurance industry trends.
  • Attend seminars, workshops, continuing education, and training programs, as necessary and appropriate.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Education, Experience, Licenses/Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree required from ABA-approved program.
• At least 2 years of experience in contracts management, insurance coverage, construction, and/or other comparable legal experience within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• May be required to obtain Property & Casualty agent/producer license or other professional insurance designations.
• Obtain IRMI Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation within one year of hire.

Required Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively build relationships with clients, carriers, and peers; position requires teamwork, poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Strong contract review skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with high attention to detail
• Work in fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing tasks and demands
• Ability to work both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with sound judgment
• May be required to work extra hours with no restrictions

COMPENSATION:

The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.

WHY EPIC:

EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing! It’s a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time off
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried employees; 22 PTO days starting out for hourly employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days; plus additional paid days off
• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Quarterly employee recognition program for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
• Unique insurance, such as Pet Insurance and Cancer Insurance
• Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, flexible work options, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness programs
• 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
• EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
• We’re a top 10 privately held insurance brokerage
• We’ve consistently been voted “Best place to work” in the insurance industry since 2009

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients. 

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