Corporate Counsel

Core Specialty Insurance Services•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Core Specialty is seeking a Corporate Counsel who enjoys making an impact and loves to solve problems working in a fast-paced environment and within a changing landscape. The primary focus of this position is to manage Core Specialty’s reinsurance portfolio under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. Key Accountabilities/Deliverables: Draft and review assumed and ceded reinsurance contracts, advise on reinsurance contract related matters and engage with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate and finalize the terms of reinsurance contracts in line with applicable law, regulations and company policies. Provide guidance to business unit leaders and corporate functions regarding reinsurance contract interpretation and best practices as a subject matter expert. Maintain reinsurance tracker and maintain contract wording/tracker Advise on reinsurance-related aspects of strategic transactions Review and assist in the development of policy forms and endorsements. Provide corporate legal advice to various entities and operational areas. Negotiate service and consulting agreements. Review NDAs Perform special projects/other duties as assigned. Technical Knowledge and Understanding: Deep knowledge of legal and contractual principles and practices relating to reinsurance. Strong understanding of P&C products and the reinsurance market. The ideal candidate will also: Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. Build trust and clarity through transparent and professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Provide prompt, accurate responses to inquiries and requests, ensuring deadlines and service standards are consistently met. Maintain a sense of urgency and prioritization in a fast-paced environment. Thrive in dynamic settings by quickly adjusting to evolving business priorities and organizational strategies. Embrace change with flexibility and a proactive mindset to support continuous improvement. Work seamlessly across teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. Apply innovative thinking to develop practical solutions for complex challenges.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA accredited law school required
State bar admission, with ability to obtain limited in-house admission as necessary to fulfil applicable state registration requirements
5+ years’ experience focused on reinsurance matters including experience with reinsurance wording and best practices
Experience advising business leaders on complex reinsurance transactions within aggressive timeframes
Deep knowledge of legal and contractual principles and practices relating to reinsurance
Strong understanding of P&C products and the reinsurance market
Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences
Build trust and clarity through transparent and professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders
Provide prompt, accurate responses to inquiries and requests, ensuring deadlines and service standards are consistently met
Maintain a sense of urgency and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
Thrive in dynamic settings by quickly adjusting to evolving business priorities and organizational strategies
Embrace change with flexibility and a proactive mindset to support continuous improvement
Work seamlessly across teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual respect
Apply innovative thinking to develop practical solutions for complex challenges

Nice To Haves

Experience with fronting arrangements preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Draft and review assumed and ceded reinsurance contracts
Advise on reinsurance contract related matters
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate and finalize the terms of reinsurance contracts in line with applicable law, regulations and company policies
Provide guidance to business unit leaders and corporate functions regarding reinsurance contract interpretation and best practices as a subject matter expert
Maintain reinsurance tracker and maintain contract wording/tracker
Advise on reinsurance-related aspects of strategic transactions
Review and assist in the development of policy forms and endorsements
Provide corporate legal advice to various entities and operational areas
Negotiate service and consulting agreements
Review NDAs
Perform special projects/other duties as assigned