AVP, Counsel – Insurance Operations

Greater NYC Area
December 19, 2024
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Job Description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

POSITION SUMMARY

  • The AVP, Counsel will be a member of Arch Insurance Group Inc.’s Legal team, which provides holistic legal support to our North American insurance business, including business unit support and related litigation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Operate in partnership with the company’s underwriting team to assist assigned business unit(s) in achieving their annual goals and objectives
  • Provide legal counsel, compliance advice, and regulatory guidance, as requested on the ordinary and special activities of specified insurance business unit(s), and other client groups
  • Advise on structuring business relationships, new product development, marketing efforts and other business activities
  • Work in partnership with the company’s operational areas, including, as appropriate, underwriting, reinsurance, marketing, claims, finance, tax, technology and human resources
  • Provide legal support, due diligence, and advice regarding acquisitions and strategic investments
  • Participate in the development and implementation of department initiatives to achieve efficiency and reduction or elimination of legal exposure
  • Support internal projects as needed; provide timely and concise input to senior leadership for quarterly legal reports, team KPIs, strategic initiatives, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to deliver creative and well-reasoned plans to resolve challenges and to execute on such plans
  • Ability to motivate and mentor paralegal and administrative staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of any US jurisdiction
  • Attorney with at least seven years of major law firm experience, and will have some exposure to the insurance business and/or insurance-related legal work and familiarity with insurance compliance and regulatory work.
  • Experience with small commercial insurance and package policies, Business Owner Policies (BOP), and Delegated Authority / Programs business is a plus.

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$129,500 – $174,800/year

  • Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

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