Job Title: Assistant General Counsel II
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to Financial Lines insurance executives and underwriters regarding transactional, regulatory, legal, and compliance matters impacting the business unit and the organization more broadly.
- Work collaboratively with business stakeholders and the product center of excellence in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing insurance policies, endorsements, applications, warranties, policyholder notices, ancillary agreements, and advertising and marketing materials. This is in connection with product lines including directors & officers (D&O) liability, professional liability, cyber liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime/fidelity, and kidnap & ransom insurance.
- Research and review legal and regulatory issues impacting or potentially impacting Financial Lines products.
- Collaborate with Regulatory colleagues to address regulatory matters impacting Financial Lines, including the countrywide filing of forms and rates, responding to inquiries on insurance regulatory issues, and resolving regulatory and consumer complaints.
Education and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department is required.
- Familiarity with Financial Lines coverages, the business of insurance, and insurance regulation is strongly preferred.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials is required.
- Admission to practice law in at least one state is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong initiative and work ethic.
- Focused attention to detail with honed analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other Legal department colleagues.
- Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and/or business clients and to think creatively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Sound legal and business judgment.
Salary Information:
- For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $140,240-$175,300.
- The position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
- A range of competitive benefits is offered, focusing on health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional development.
Company Overview:
Company is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions, being one of the world’s most extensive property casualty networks. The company is committed to reimagining insurance to make a more significant difference in the world. The organization values collaboration, continuous learning, and development while fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Company provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected categories. The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities.
