Associate Or Deputy General Counsel – U.s. Retail Brokerage

Howden

New York, NY, US
Base: $275,000 - $350,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Hybrid
U.s. retail insurance brokerage
Legal advisor to u.s. leadership
Regulatory compliance
This role supports the General Counsel in serving as a legal advisor to the U.S. retail insurance brokerage business, contributing to business strategy, governance, and operational planning

Job Summary

  • This role supports the General Counsel in serving as a legal advisor to the U.S. retail insurance brokerage business, contributing to business strategy, governance, and operational planning.
  • The Associate/Deputy General Counsel will assist in developing and implementing legal policies, procedures, and frameworks tailored to a high-growth business model, supporting U.S. governance structures and ensuring alignment with global standards.
  • In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Matching Summary

This role supports the General Counsel in serving as a legal advisor to the U.S. retail insurance brokerage business, contributing to business strategy, governance, and operational planning.

Salary

Base: $275,000 - $350,000; Bonus/Equity: discretionary bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Flexible Paid Time Off, paid parental leave, Life and Disability insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. retail insurance brokerage
  • legal advisor to U.S. leadership
  • regulatory compliance
  • litigation and risk management
  • insurance retail brokerage landscape

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial environment
  • collaborate cross-functionally
  • people-first approach
  • driving change at Howden

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited U.S. law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
  • Meaningful in-house counsel experience preferred
  • Strong background in U.S. insurance, commercial, and regulatory law
  • Experience from the broking or intermediary side preferred

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