Reinsurance Legal Counsel
Location: New York, NY (HYBRID)
Overview
A leading and growing insurance carrier is seeking an Reinsurance Legal Counsel to support a high-growth insurance carrier. This role partners closely with executive leadership to provide strategic legal advice across commercial transactions, technology initiatives, product development, and business operations.
This is a highly visible position offering significant interaction with senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape a rapidly evolving business.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the legal execution of strategic transactions, including commercial partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other corporate development initiatives.
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Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including technology (SaaS), vendor, strategic partnership, and data-sharing agreements.
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Support product development and strategic partnerships within the retirement and financial services ecosystem.
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Provide practical legal guidance while identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
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Advise on governance, marketing, compliance, ethics, and related corporate matters.
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Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to drive business initiatives efficiently.
Qualifications
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J.D. with an active U.S. bar license.
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5+ years of experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
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Strong reinsurance exposure
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Experience in insurance transactions
