Senior Vice President - Contracts

Gallagher•New York, NY

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are. Overview Join us as a SVP, Contracts Drafter, where you'll play a key role in shaping reinsurance agreements that make a real difference. You'll work with a collaborative team, ensuring contracts meet industry standards and client needs. This is your chance to combine your expertise in contract drafting with a passion for teamwork and innovation. How you'll make an impact In this role, you'll draft and review reinsurance contracts, endorsements, and other key documents. You'll collaborate with broker teams to address contract issues and support negotiations with clients and markets. Your work will ensure contracts are executed on time and meet all regulatory and industry requirements. You'll also mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow. Here’s what else you’ll do: Research regulations and industry trends to keep contracts compliant. Maintain organized contract and correspondence files. Use document tracking systems to record contract statuses and details. Support strategic objectives set by the Executive Management Team.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in contract drafting within reinsurance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The ability to analyze and interpret reinsurance contracts across various lines and programs.
A knack for explaining complex issues in simple terms and responding to questions from clients and colleagues.
A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and review reinsurance contracts, endorsements, and other key documents.
Collaborate with broker teams to address contract issues and support negotiations with clients and markets.
Ensure contracts are executed on time and meet all regulatory and industry requirements.
Mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow.
Research regulations and industry trends to keep contracts compliant.
Maintain organized contract and correspondence files.
Use document tracking systems to record contract statuses and details.
Support strategic objectives set by the Executive Management Team.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program