Corporate Counsel - Corporate Transactions

Overview

This role involves serving as Corporate Counsel to support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, reinsurance, and other insurance-related transactions. The position requires handling complex transactional and regulatory matters including drafting and negotiating reinsurance agreements, investment agreements, regulatory filings, and commercial real estate leases. Additional responsibilities include supporting internal and external reinsurance programs, corporate governance, investment management, treasury, and corporate finance activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong insurance transactional experience, familiarity with insurance regulatory frameworks, and the ability to provide clear, timely, and strategic legal guidance to business partners and executives. The organization is open to candidates at the Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel level based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal interpretations related to corporate legal divisions such as Property and Casualty, Litigation, Labor and Agency, and Life Company.
• Research and prepare legal memoranda and opinions on corporate transactions, corporate secretarial matters, and legal liability.
• Draft letters, opinions, and briefs directed to government boards and agencies including insurance departments, attorney generals, and boards of equalization.
• Conduct legal research and draft points, authorities, and briefs.
• Anticipate and address legal needs of assigned corporate legal divisions.
• Maintain indexes of legal opinions, recent cases, and legal articles relevant to assigned areas.
• Manage special assignments as requested by legal department management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work.
• Ability to speak, hear normal conversation, and read standard print.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and step stools.
• Ability to reach to heights requiring full extension of torso, arms, and legs.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Some exposure to uncontrolled outside environmental conditions.
• Travel via automobile and/or commercial transportation may be required.

Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree required.
• Membership in any state Bar.
• Completion of review or seminar courses in corporate law and associated fields.
• Compliance with all Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) rules and regulations.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of four years as an attorney in corporate law and related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with insurance regulatory filings in affiliate and M&A contexts.
• Strong knowledge of insurance investment and reinsurance principles, contract structures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Basic computer proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Salary ranges by location (annual):
  • California: $115,275 - $196,130
  • Colorado: $108,375 - $169,070
  • Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont: $108,375 - $181,060
  • Massachusetts: $108,375 - $181,060
  • Maryland: $108,375 - $181,060
  • DC, New Jersey, New York, Ohio: $108,375 - $196,130
  • Albany County, NY / Cleveland, OH: $115,275 - $169,070
  • Washington: $108,375 - $205,750
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work environment combining in-office and virtual work.
• Typically requires at least three days in office and up to two days virtual per week for employees living within 50 miles of a corporate office.
• Candidates living beyond 50 miles may also be considered.
• Open to candidates nationwide.

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Employment is subject to compliance with relevant state and federal regulations regarding criminal history and employment.
• Certain state-specific legal requirements apply, including prohibitions on lie detector tests in Massachusetts.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this opportunity.