Description:

Position Overview:
As Senior Legal Counsel for Wholesale Solutions, you'll provide trusted legal guidance to senior business leaders across our Excess & Surplus and Programs teams. You'll combine deep expertise in surplus lines insurance, policy drafting, and regulatory matters to deliver practical legal solutions that differentiate AXA XL in the market. Your work shapes the future of our Wholesale Solutions business in North America by advising underwriters, clients, and brokers on complex insurance matters and driving innovation through thoughtful legal counsel.

What you will be doing:

Serve as trusted legal adviser to senior business unit leaders and executives by providing expert guidance on surplus lines insurance products, services, and industry practices across multiple business lines and disciplines
Support delegated authority arrangements by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating producer agreements, program administration agreements, and contingent commission agreements across all business lines
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance and non-insurance legal agreements, applying practical commercial solutions to complex contractual matters
Provide legal and technical expertise to the Wholesale Underwriting Team on policy forms and manuscript endorsements by reviewing existing and new products, analyzing policy language, and delivering timely advice focused on commercial outcomes
Drive product innovation by working closely with key stakeholders to support new insurance products, enhance existing offerings, and shape the AXA XL brand in the market
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging colleagues at all levels, encouraging creative problem-solving, and mentoring team members to develop their legal and business acumen

What you will bring:
At AXA XL, we view individuals holistically through their People, Business, and Technical Skills. We're interested in what you bring, how you think, and your potential for growth. We value diverse perspectives, recognising that each person contributes uniquely to our team's success.

We welcome candidates with relevant education and experience in a related field, as well as those with diverse educational backgrounds or equivalent experience. Here are some of the key skills important for the role:

People Skills
Effective communicator — demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, presents complex legal guidance clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and builds credibility through subject-matter expertise
Collaborative partner — works well across teams and seniority levels, negotiates effectively to reach practical solutions, and builds rapport with business partners through clarity and respect
Mentor and developer — demonstrates enthusiasm for helping colleagues learn and grow, shares knowledge generously, and creates an environment where others can develop their capabilities
Adaptable problem-solver — thrives in fast-paced environments, prioritizes competing tasks effectively under time pressure, and approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility

Business Skills

Wholesale insurance expertise — possesses deep knowledge of surplus lines insurance, its products, services, and industry practices; understands multiple business lines and diverse disciplines within the surplus lines space
Delegated authority knowledge — demonstrates expertise in delegated authority arrangements, producer relationships, and program administration across various business models
Product development acumen — contributes to innovation by understanding market needs, identifying opportunities for product enhancement, and translating business objectives into practical legal solutions
Strategic thinking — proactively identifies risks and opportunities, facilitates discussions to resolve complex issues, and thinks creatively to support business growth

Technical skills:

Insurance contract expertise — skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating insurance and non-insurance agreements with focus on policy language, coverage analysis, and commercial outcomes
Policy form and endorsement review — provides technical subject-matter expertise on policy forms and manuscript endorsements, analyzes competitor products, and delivers practical legal advice
Insurance law and regulatory knowledge — demonstrates expertise in insurance laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; applies this knowledge to coverage matters and policy development
Legal research and analysis — conducts thorough analysis of complex legal issues, applies precedent and regulatory guidance, and communicates findings clearly to support business decisions
Qualifications — holds a law degree from an accredited law school and is licensed to practice law in at least one state