Corporate Counsel, P&C and Specialty Risk

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. • Southington, CT

4d • $120,500 - $150,000

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel, (Property & Casualty and Specialty Risk) provides counsel and support to General Counsel on all legal matters and represents AmTrust’s US insurance business (Casualty and Specialty Risk). The Corporate Counsel works directly with Senior Corporate Counsel to advises corporate management on structuring insurance contracts, potential disputes, identifying regulatory issues, etc. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized law school; active State bar license
• 2+ years experience in law with some insurance background as inside or outside counsel
• Experience managing junior attorneys, paralegals, and/or legal assistants
• Experience in a variety of transactions and communicating with executive management

Nice To Haves

• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Liaise with corporate management and Senior Corporate Counsel
• Provide product support/development
• Responding to regulators and providing regulatory guidance
• Assist in support of the business with third party clients
• Keeps current with market trends and demands
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children
• Health Care Flexible Spending
• Dependent Care
• 401k Savings Plans
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees