VP, Corporate Counsel

Vantage Risk Companies•Chicago, IL

19h•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Vice President, Corporate Counsel to provide advice and support on a wide range of corporate governance, contractual, data privacy and employment matters impacting insurance company operations. The position will have responsibility for advising leaders in all business units, with a special focus on corporate executives, Finance, Operations, and Data, Analytics & Technology, on a variety of legal and regulatory matters pertaining to the transaction of business, development and implementation of strategy and response to an evolving regulatory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is interested in getting exposure to all aspects of Vantage’s business. The Corporate Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate and will be a part of a highly collaborative team whose contributions are crucial to the ambitious goals of this fast-growing re/insurance company and partnership capital platform. The base salary expectation for this role is between $200,000 and $250,000. Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with candidate experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
10-15 years of counsel experience in corporate law, ideally in the Insurance/Reinsurance industry.
Superior writing and language comprehension skills.
Strong analytical acumen.
Ability to deliver practical, business-minded advice.
Demonstrate a high proficiency in time management, leadership, organizational influence, and project management skills.
Have a proven track record of results achievement, collaboration, teamwork, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law and/or employment law a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide practical and actionable regulatory/legal/operational guidance to leaders in all areas of the business on a wide range of issues involving corporate, financial, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment and tax matters.
Draft Board resolutions, support preparation of Board materials and coordinate communications with Board and shareholders.
Review financial statement notes, management representation letters, and audit materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Advise on a wide variety of technology matters, including cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence.
Lead legal team’s efforts with respect to vendor contracts, including review, negotiation and coordination with related risk management activities including vendor due diligence.
Support risk management in assessing risks and implementing controls and governance.
Support preparation and filing of various corporate regulatory filings, including Holding Company Act filings, in relevant jurisdictions as needed.
Support strategic initiatives as needed, including legal due diligence for potential transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other business activities to assess legal risks and support decision-making processes.
Develop and implement compliance programs to minimize legal risk, including assisting in developing, revising and implementing company policies and procedures, delivering training and tracking compliance matters.
Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices affecting the U.S. re/insurance market, including data privacy and cyber security, and ensure the company's operations comply with these requirements.