AVP - Corporate Counsel, Reinsurance

Overview

An established family of insurance companies is seeking an experienced and versatile in-house counsel to join their legal team, focusing primarily on reinsurance matters. This role involves working on complex reinsurance transactions and related regulatory issues, while also providing legal support to various business units in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and advise on reinsurance contracts, collateral agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Assist with renewals, amendments, endorsements, and commutations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, outside counsel, and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice on reinsurance regulatory requirements in the U.S., Bermuda, and other jurisdictions.
• Monitor developments in reinsurance law to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
• Support structuring and implementation of reinsurance transactions, including fronting arrangements, managing general agent partnerships, and retrocessionaire agreements.
• Assist in managing reinsurance claims and disputes, including arbitration and litigation support.
• Work closely with business units and finance teams to provide practical legal advice.
• Support corporate initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Adapt to new responsibilities across business units as needed.
• Partner with teams such as Commercial Equipment and Passenger Vehicle to ensure timely and efficient execution of corporate and insurance legal tasks.
• Undertake special projects based on knowledge and experience.
• Apply consistent legal terms and protections across the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a nationally accredited law school.
• 8-10 years of legal experience in a corporate legal department or a nationally recognized law firm, with experience in property and casualty reinsurance.
• Prior experience in the property and casualty insurance industry relevant to working effectively within a nimble in-house legal department.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgment with a business-focused approach.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time efficiently and coordinate efforts.
• Solid contract drafting capabilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills to partner and influence positive outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, intellectual capability, and drive to achieve results.
• Excellent relationship-building, partnership, and collaboration skills.
• Discipline to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and achieve results independently and collaboratively.
• Strategic capability to develop and articulate rationale for complex business transactions.
• Impeccable ethics and integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30 hours or more weekly.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans available for employees and their families.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Immediate access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs for all employees.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

Location

• This position is remote with periodic office presence required.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. All employees share responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, and appreciation of individual and group differences.