Counsel

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Counsel to provide specialized legal support within a reinsurance environment in the United States. This role involves advising on complex prospective reinsurance transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The position requires collaboration with underwriting teams and senior leadership to structure, review, and negotiate key contracts that influence business outcomes. It offers exposure to insurance regulation, cross-border reinsurance activities, and governance oversight in a remote-friendly setting supporting multiple U.S. legal entities within a global framework.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents related to prospective reinsurance transactions, including term sheets, contracts, and governance approvals.
• Provide legal guidance to business units and executive leadership on transactional, corporate, and regulatory matters affecting reinsurance operations.
• Support U.S. and international affiliates in reinsurance activities ensuring compliance with applicable insurance laws and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze federal and state legislation impacting the reinsurance and insurance industries, translating developments into actionable insights.
• Advise on interpretation and application of contractual terms, corporate governance documents, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with business teams to deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice aligned with strategic and commercial objectives.
• Utilize modern legal technologies and AI tools to enhance efficiency and support legal workflows.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar (required).
• 3-5 years of legal experience at a major law firm, preferably focused on reinsurance, financial transactions, corporate governance, or insurance regulatory law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills with experience handling complex transactional matters.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to assess legal risk and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a remote or virtual work environment.
• High integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning new legal domains.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal research platforms and emerging technologies.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $140,000 - $210,000, plus eligibility for annual incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Paid time off and generous leave policies.
• Access to professional development opportunities and continuous learning resources.
• Exposure to global reinsurance operations and complex, high-value transactions.

Location

This is a remote-friendly position based in the United States, supporting multiple U.S. legal entities within a global organization.