Corporate Counsel - Contracts, Insurance & Reinsurance

Overview

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Corporate Counsel specializing in contracts, insurance, and reinsurance. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and finalizing formal documentation related to commercial contracts, agency/broker agreements, and reinsurance treaties. The position requires staying informed on industry developments, trends, and regulations to maintain competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including reinsurance treaties, agency/broker agreements, vendor/service agreements, software licenses/SaaS agreements, and commercial real estate leases
• Identify and address terms that deviate from company standards and policies to ensure alignment with strategies, compliance with laws, and recommend modifications
• Collaborate with vendor management to develop and maintain standard vendor contract templates, playbooks, and SLA terms
• Support the creation and implementation of a preferred reinsurance provisions library and formal contract review procedures
• Monitor insurance/reinsurance rulings, legal, regulatory, and emerging issues, updating contract terms as necessary
• Manage aspects of the insurance regulatory function, including data call requests, periodic state agency reporting, and ad hoc requests such as sustainability disclosures
• Develop specialized knowledge in specific lines of business or structures
• Assist with corporate governance and risk management related to reinsurance
• Provide timely and accurate legal counsel to internal business units and executives on contract terms, conditions, and dispute resolution strategies
• Improve and maintain contract workflows, document management, retention procedures, and company policies
• Lead contract lifecycle management processes
• Develop and deliver training on contract and regulatory issues to business stakeholders
• Undertake special projects addressing unique legal challenges and support new business initiatives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
• Minimum of 6 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting insurance, reinsurance, and/or commercial contracts, preferably within an insurance or reinsurance company
• Strong preference for experience in reinsurance (Ceded, Assumed, FAL)
• CPCU or Are designation is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of contract terms, conditions, and legal implications
• Interest in expanding expertise into corporate governance and ESG reporting obligations
• Strong understanding of insurance and reinsurance principles, contract structures, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and contract management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability to changing environments and decision-making with incomplete information
• Self-directed, solution-focused with strong work ethic and business acumen
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve enterprise-wide results
• Superior organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects
• Ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly
• Collaborative team player

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Occasional business travel required (estimated 5% or less)

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $103,222 - $136,105 annually, determined by experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography, and market data
• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Employee well-being and financial security support programs

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