AVP, Counsel

Arch Capital Group • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

The AVP, Counsel will be a member of Arch Insurance Group Inc.’s Legal team, providing 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 objectives, advise on business activities and relationships, and provide counsel to assigned insurance business units, Claims, and other client groups.

The position also provides legal support for acquisitions and strategic investments, supports departmental initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce legal exposure, and collaborates with outside counsel on litigation strategy and written work product. The AVP, Counsel contributes to internal projects and provides input to senior leadership on legal reports, team KPIs, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 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 be a self-starter and work independently.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing organizational or business-client needs.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the 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 structuring business relationships, new product development, marketing efforts, and other business activities.
• Work 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 assigned 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 on matters related to assigned business units, as required.
• Manage and collaborate with outside counsel, including coordinating internal resources, reviewing and approving pleadings and briefs, conducting legal analysis, and formulating strategy.
• Support internal projects 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.
• Paid time off beginning at 20 days per year.
• Up to 12 paid company holidays per year.
• Two paid days of volunteer time off.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks.
• Student loan assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Incentive-eligible position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree