Assistant General Counsel

American Agricultural•Schaumburg, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

AmericanAg®, a global provider of diversified reinsurance services, is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for its Schaumburg, Illinois office. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office. The Office of General Counsel offers legal counsel and services across various insurance/reinsurance matters. The Assistant General Counsel will act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic legal guidance to AmericanAg® and AFBIS, Inc. The role involves identifying, researching, and analyzing legal issues affecting global reinsurance operations, and clearly communicating risks and opportunities to senior leadership.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and licensed to practice law in Illinois
8+ years legal experience (preferably with both law firm and in-house insurance or reinsurance company experience)
Extensive experience with insurance and reinsurance laws, including policies, practices, trends, and litigation methodologies
Understanding of insurance regulatory and compliance environment, including relevant policies, laws, and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex insurance regulatory requirements and communicate them effectively to internal stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to be detail oriented and present legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Federal Crop Insurance Program and product offerings is a plus
Experience with insurance/reinsurance policy contract drafting is a plus

Responsibilities

Drafting, negotiating, and advising on various commercial contracts in furtherance of the business objectives of AmericanAg®, AFBIS, and related companies, including offering legal advice to internal clients and negotiating with third-party vendors
Serving as trusted legal advisor to and point of contact for legal inquiries across departments within AmericanAg® and AFBIS, providing well-reasoned and pragmatic legal advice
Counseling on legal handling of business transactions, assisting in structuring and negotiating complex transactions, and developing procedures to reduce risk
Preparing insurance company filings as required with U.S. state and federal regulatory authorities, international regulatory authorities, and various associations
Assisting in other regulatory matters with various departments, boards, bureaus, and/or associations
Assisting with handling of legal issues and projects related to corporate operations of AmericanAg®, AFBIS, and related companies
Providing guidance to business units on reinsurance and insurance contract terms and operations, as well as detailed analysis of key coverage considerations
Assisting in refining and executing the AmericanAg® and AFBIS legal strategy for data privacy and artificial intelligence governance
Drafting, reviewing, and updating corporate policies and governance documents for AmericanAg®, AFBIS, and related companies
Overseeing maintenance of legal files and corporate records
Providing legal support, as needed, for related entities such as CIC and AAIA
Participating in, developing, and/or leading company-wide training on key legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, along with emerging issues