Overview
A leading insurtech organization is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for Business Development to serve as a senior legal advisor and strategic partner to the Business Development team. This role involves advising on strategic initiatives, leading complex commercial negotiations, supporting product development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing broader business objectives. The position reports directly to the Senior Deputy General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Lead drafting and negotiation of partnership and strategic initiative agreements within the insurance ecosystem.
- Act as embedded counsel to the Business Development team on insurance agency agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks through contract drafting, negotiation strategy, and practical counseling.
- Provide clear legal guidance on insurance regulatory requirements across all 50 states, including statutory and administrative regimes, as well as applicable federal laws such as GLBA.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Claims, Product, Data Science, and State Management teams to align risk-based approaches for new and emerging programs.
- Prepare high-quality, decision-ready written analyses to support leadership in strategic planning, risk assessment, and issue escalation.
- Offer practical, timely legal guidance to teams developing new products and services across traditional and digital distribution channels.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners throughout product development, implementation, and rollout phases.
- Translate evolving regulatory and commercial developments into pragmatic recommendations and risk management strategies.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum 7 years of commercial contracting experience in-house or at a reputable mid-sized or large law firm.
- At least 5 years of insurance regulatory experience in-house or at a reputable mid-sized or large law firm.
- Demonstrated expertise in property and casualty insurance, including insurance regulatory and commercial contracting experience.
- Experience advising insurance entities and distribution partners on insurance agency issues, including digital agencies, product flows, and commission structures.
- Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice under time pressure and with limited information, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
- Experience influencing senior leaders and effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.
- Strong track record of collaborating with product managers, engineers, actuaries, data scientists, and business development professionals to launch new products and initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the insurance industry, particularly in InsurTech.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $150,300 - $187,900.
- Eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.
- Flexible work location across the United States.
Location
- Headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio, with support for remote work arrangements nationwide.
Additional Information
- Virtual interviews require candidates to be on camera to facilitate a personal and engaging experience.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 upon request during the hiring process.