Senior Counsel-Reinsurance & Finance

6-9 yrs required

Full-time

No

Senior Counsel - Reinsurance & Finance

Company is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join their Global Legal Services (“GLS”) team. This position will provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and assistance to GLS attorneys and business clients with an emphasis on financing, corporate and reinsurance issues and transactions.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate and communicate with members of the GLS team and business clients to perform assignments and projects involving an advanced level of complexity.
Provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and support to business clients. Proactively serve clients and demonstrate a strong work ethic while appropriately escalating matters.
Draft, prepare and negotiate independently and in collaboration with senior GLS attorneys and business clients financing, corporate and reinsurance documents and other essential legal documents.
Apply substantial knowledge and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives.
Assist, as needed, in due diligence and document review and preparation processes in connection with transactional matters.
Research and analyze legal issues and questions using appropriate resources.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Other projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Law degree from a United States accredited law school
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college
Licensed to practice law in at least one . State
6 to 9 years’ experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function
Business, finance or accounting degree or experience; working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices

Preferred:

Experience in a global business enterprise with operations on various continents with different legal systems and cultures
Experience with reinsurance or financing concepts and transactions


Skills and Abilities:

Experienced, senior-level knowledge of . laws and regulations, and a commitment to acquire knowledge of . laws and regulations
Substantial and experienced knowledge of legal and contract terminology and methods; general business and financial knowledge
Working knowledge of financial services operations and products
Experienced ability to identify and interpret business and contract issues
Experienced client counseling skills in translating business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions
Excellent client service and interpersonal skills, with continual focus and dedication to high level of client service
Excellent skills with respect to drafting, review, proofreading, negotiation, persuasion, and oral and written communication. Demonstrated ability to clearly present appropriate business terminology and concepts
Serve clients and provide legal services and advice at a level commensurate with a senior associate or junior partner at a law firm
Highly organized and results oriented with strong attention to detail
Seasoned time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines
Ability to set goals, multitask and prioritize workload to deliver results on a timely basis
Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability
Ability to interact and work collaboratively and constructively with people at various levels within and outside the organization
Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Commitment to acquire new skills and knowledge of changing technologies and practices

Company Overview

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients’ prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.

Position Overview

Company is looking for an experienced Senior Counsel to join their Global Legal Services (“GLS”) team. This position will provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and assistance to GLS attorneys and business clients with an emphasis on financing, corporate and reinsurance issues and transactions.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate and communicate with members of the GLS team and business clients to perform assignments and projects involving an advanced level of complexity.
Provide experienced level of timely, high-quality legal advice and support to business clients. Proactively serve clients and demonstrate a strong work ethic while appropriately escalating matters.
Draft, prepare and negotiate independently and in collaboration with senior GLS attorneys and business clients financing, corporate and reinsurance documents and other essential legal documents.
Apply substantial knowledge and experience to identify legal issues and provide advice on alternatives to mitigate risk to the enterprise while achieving client goals and objectives.
Assist, as needed, in due diligence and document review and preparation processes in connection with transactional matters.
Research and analyze legal issues and questions using appropriate resources.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Other projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Law degree from a United States accredited law school
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college
Licensed to practice law in at least one . State
6 to 9 years’ experience as an attorney in a law firm or in a corporate legal function
Business, finance or accounting degree or experience; working knowledge of concepts, terminology and practices

Preferred:

Experience

Annual bonus plan, long-term equity incentive plan, health, retirement and other employee benefits

Legal Research, Drafting, Negotiation, Client Counseling, Business Knowledge, Financial Services Knowledge

Law degree from a United States accredited law school; Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college

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Qualification and Experience Law degree from a United States accredited law school; Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university or college; Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. State

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