Legal Counsel, US Corporate & Outsourcing

Enstar Group•St. Petersburg, FL

12h•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

To provide high-quality corporate legal, regulatory, and governance support on a timely basis to the Head of US Corporate Legal and other attorneys on the US Corporate Legal team. This dynamic role will support several critical areas, including procurement and commercial contracting, insurance services, and corporate governance matters. The position is expected to exercise sound professional judgment, serve an integral role on assigned workstreams with appropriate supervision, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the legal processes for the US Corporate Legal team.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer, admitted in a relevant jurisdiction, with strong academic credentials preferred
1-3 years’ experience at a law firm or in-house (corporate focused)
Strong interest in corporate contract drafting and negotiating
Foundational knowledge of: Corporate legal, regulatory, and governance principles
Foundational knowledge of: Contract clauses and drafting, such as indemnification, confidentiality, representations and warranties, covenants and licensing
Awareness of: Contract lifecycle management
Awareness of: Data protection, privacy, and information security laws and regulations
Awareness of: AI governance and legal technology
Awareness of: Corporate policies, procedures, and best practices
Understanding the needs of internal stakeholders
Strong legal research capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience handling multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong organizational and time management skills
Careful attention to detail and accuracy
Exercise professional judgment with appropriate escalation
Comfortable working independently with an appropriate level of supervision
Desire to work in a complex, fast-paced environment with a growth mindset and a focus on the strategic needs of the business
Demonstrates sound judgment, professional integrity, and a commitment to supporting the company’s interests in an ethical and responsible manner at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance or financial services is preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with the AVP, Legal Counsel, US Corporate & Outsourcing on commercial contracting workstreams for Enstar Group throughout the procurement contract life cycle, including intake, negotiation, execution, contract management, renewals, and terminations.
Prepare issues lists to identify legal and commercial risks in supplier arrangements for the supervising attorney.
Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including master services agreements (MSA), software licenses, statements of work, work orders, amendments, renewal and termination notices, non-disclosure agreements, and related documents.
Advise the Procurement and Information Technology teams, and where applicable, Business Unit owners, on legal issues, and where appropriate, consult with cross-functional teams on matters pertaining to third-party outsourcing, data protection and privacy, information security, tax, risk management, internal audit, and corporate compliance related to supplier, outsourcing, and other third-party engagements.
Prepare concise legal memoranda memorializing positions arising from compliance, contract remediation, and operational resilience reviews.
Maintain and update legal operational documentation and guidance materials, including procurement workflow guidance, RACI documentation, business empowerment guides, MSA and other contract playbooks, and regulatory notification tables/checklists.
Support various aspects of third-party risk management reviews in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including outsourcing, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Support the VP, Legal Counsel, Regulatory, and Corporate, in providing legal advice to key internal clients, including TPA Management, Commutations, Ceded Reinsurance, Managed Care Services, and Finance.
Prepare, review, and negotiate corporate and insurance services related commercial contracts, including claims services agreements, program administration agreements, reinsurance agreements, and commutation agreements.
Assist with the preparation of high-quality corporate and insurance regulatory applications and filings (e.g., Insurance Holding Company System).
Contribute to the management of Enstar’s US and global trademarks and related IP.
Support the AVP, Legal Counsel US, on corporate governance matters for the US region.
Prepare Board meeting materials, including compiling and publishing board materials for subsidiary board meetings.
Assist with minute-taking and follow-up action items tracking for subsidiary board meetings and preparing updating board resolutions and governance-related documentation.
Assist with annual governance maintenance activities, including director and officer updates, documents and entity management requirements.
Maintain corporate governance records on the Diligent Boards system.
Provide general corporate governance support across recurring projects and compliance-related initiatives.
Enhance contract templates and forms.
Contribute to the preparation of weekly and monthly status reports and workflow trackers.
Support Legal Operations and technology initiatives, including proposing automation or efficiency improvements (e.g., GenAI legal use cases).
Share knowledge, informally and contribute to the US Corporate Legal’s team capabilities.
Assist the Head of US Corporate Legal and team members on other legal projects and assignments as requested from time to time.

Benefits

Best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage.
Board-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent care.
Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses.
Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being.
Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance.
Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution).
One paid annual volunteer day.
Professional Qualifications and Study Support
Training, Conferences & Seminars
Digital Learning Hub (LinkedIn Learning)