Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions

Hub International Insurance•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day contractual legal needs of HUB's business units. This position focuses on representing HUB in connection with a variety of contractual matters, including insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, insurance carrier and partner agreements, and other commercial, vendor and client-facing agreements. This position may also focus on supporting HUB's corporate insurance and regulatory law practice with insurance research and other legal needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required, as well as being a member of a State Bar in good standing.
Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a commercial contracts role in house at a mid or large sized company or at a law firm resulting in a proven record of professional excellence and achievement.
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts with clients, vendors and other third parties.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills working independently or within a team environment is required.
Experience working effectively within a team-oriented collaborative organization.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, required; AI, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint competence is preferred.
Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients.
Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion.
Positive client-service attitude.
Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
Exercises good judgment.
Ability to issue spot and summarize key points succinctly.
Ability to be flexible and adaptive.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance brokerage industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advice, negotiate, and draft insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, carrier and partner agreements and other commercial agreements governing vendor and client relationships in a manner consistent with business decisions, policies, legal guidelines and strategy.
Have significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination.
Assist as needed in insurance and regulatory matters for the US legal practice.
Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
Work with a wide range of internal clients including senior executives.
Engage in and drive projects and initiatives in AI at the departmental and at the corporate enterprise level.