AVP, Counsel
About The Position
The AVP, Counsel will be a member of Arch Insurance Group Inc.’s Legal team, which provides holistic legal support to its North American insurance business, including business unit support and related litigation. The role partners with underwriting and operational teams to support business goals, advises on business relationships and activities, and provides legal counsel to specified insurance business units, the claims department, and other client groups. It also supports acquisitions and strategic investments, contributes to department initiatives, and collaborates with outside counsel on litigation matters.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
- Admission to practice law in at least one state.
- At least 7 years of major law firm experience.
- Some exposure to the insurance business and/or insurance-related legal work.
- Strong initiative and work ethic.
- Focused attention to detail and honed analytical skills.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing organizational and business-client needs.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to develop creative, well-reasoned plans to resolve challenges and execute those plans.
- Ability to interact positively and professionally with all levels of management and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with small commercial package policies, Business Owner Policies (BOP), and Delegated Authority / Programs business.
Responsibilities
- Partner with underwriting teams to help assigned business units achieve annual goals and objectives.
- Advise on business relationships, new product development, marketing efforts, and other business activities.
- Partner with operational areas including underwriting, reinsurance, marketing, claims, finance, tax, technology, and human resources, as appropriate.
- Provide legal counsel and guidance on ordinary and special activities of specified insurance business units, the claims department, and other client groups.
- Provide legal support, due diligence, and advice regarding acquisitions and strategic investments.
- Participate in developing and implementing department initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce or eliminate legal exposure.
- Provide oversight and support to the Claims Department, as required, on matters related to assigned business units.
- Manage and collaborate with outside counsel to support high-quality written work filed on behalf of AIGI, coordinating internal resources and reviewing and approving pleadings and briefs, legal analysis, and strategy.
- Support internal projects as needed and provide timely, concise input to senior leadership for quarterly legal reports, team KPIs, and strategic initiatives.
- Motivate and supervise paralegal and administrative staff.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans, plus dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Competitive 401(k) with generous matching.
- PTO beginning at 20 days per year.
- Up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
- Two paid days of Volunteer Time Offer.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks.
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement.
- Backup child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
