AVP, Associate General Counsel, North American Legal & Compliance Group

Allied World•New York, NY

54d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The AVP, Associate General Counsel will assist with the legal, corporate, insurance regulatory and compliance affairs of the Allied World U.S. entities.

Requirements

At least five years of insurance regulatory and/or corporate law experience with a recognized law firm or in-house corporate legal department.
Law degree and member of the New York or Connecticut State Bar.
Experience with the U.S. insurance and reinsurance industry and matters required.
Experience dealing with U.S. regulators.
Ability to independently negotiate and draft general business contracts.
Excellent communication skills in all media.
Strong attention to detail.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents.
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation or employment disputes a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with insurance regulatory and compliance matters of the U.S. entities.
Liaise with regulators on various matters as they arise.
Assist with general corporate legal and corporate governance and compliance matters of the U.S. entities.
Assist with contract review, drafting, negotiating and identifying and advising the business functions of material issues and considerations.
Conduct legal research and analysis; draft legal memoranda.
Maintain knowledge of business activities, laws, regulations and judicial developments affecting the business.
Ensure compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.
Assist with the Canadian branch's legal, corporate, insurance regulatory and compliance matters, as needed.
Manage other legal, regulatory, compliance and corporate projects as assigned.