Description:

Position Description:
Primary responsibilities for this position include:
  • Providing day-to-day legal advice to Financial Lines insurance executives and underwriters with respect to transactional, regulatory, legal and compliance matters impacting the business unit and the organization more broadly;
  • Working collaboratively with business stakeholders and product center of excellence with respect to negotiating, drafting and/or reviewing insurance policies, endorsements, applications, warranties, policyholder notices, ancillary agreements and advertising and marketing materials in connection with the following product lines: directors & officers (D&O) liability, professional liability, cyber liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, crime/fidelity and kidnap & ransom insurance;
  • Research and review of legal/regulatory issues impacting or potentially impacting Financial Lines products; and
  • Working collaboratively with Regulatory colleagues to address regulatory matters impacting Financial Lines, including the countrywide filing of forms and rates, responses to inquiries on insurance regulatory issues and resolution of regulatory and consumer complaints.

Education and Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in either a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Familiarity with Financial Lines coverages, the business of insurance and insurance regulation is strongly preferred.
  • JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
  • Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong initiative and work ethic;
  • Focused attention to detail and honed analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other Legal department colleagues;
  • Ability to be a self-starter and work independently;
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs of the organization and/or business clients and to think creatively;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; and
  • Sound legal and business judgment.