Senior Counsel (Hybrid)

Overview

A Senior Corporate Counsel position is available to join the Legal team based in Plymouth, MN, with a hybrid work schedule. This role involves providing comprehensive corporate legal support to a specialty insurance solutions provider operating in the U.S. The position requires managing a variety of legal, transactional, and insurance regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad legal and compliance support to U.S. corporate functions and business units, including collaboration with specialty insurance business leaders and other departments.
• Deliver practical, risk-based legal advice on corporate transactions, insurance regulatory issues, contract drafting and negotiation, reinsurance, non-claims litigation, data privacy and cybersecurity, and financial and investment matters within a regulated environment.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, closing processes, and cross-functional coordination.
• Negotiate and advise on broker, agency, program, and Managing General Agent (MGA) agreements; provide guidance on delegated authority arrangements and compliance obligations.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of owned and strategic MGA initiatives.
• Provide legal advice on strategic, cross-functional, and cross-border projects involving investment structures, insurance licensing, and service agreements.
• Assist in developing and improving processes and procedures to enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and business alignment.
• Utilize strong legal judgment, interpersonal skills, and influence to build effective working relationships with legal and business colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills; work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active attorney license in good standing.
• Admission to the Minnesota bar is required.
• 8-10 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a large law firm or equivalent in-house experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the legal system and regulatory issues related to the insurance or financial services industries.
• Proven ability to represent the organization before legal communities, government agencies, and insurance industry associations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this position is typically $163,000 - $216,000, depending on location, role, experience, and skillset.
• For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; Massachusetts-based offices; and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $190,000 - $222,000.
• Eligibility for bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period.
• Competitive paid time off programs.
• 401(k) savings plan with annual contributions up to 12% of annual salary.
• Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and various additional voluntary benefits.

Location

This role is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, with a hybrid work schedule.

This position will remain open until filled.