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

Hyperion Group

New York, NY, US
Base: $275,000 - $350,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Hybrid
U.s. insurance regulatory expertise
Legal advisor to retail brokerage
Litigation and risk management
The Associate or Deputy General Counsel will serve as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

Job Summary

  • The Associate or Deputy General Counsel will serve as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
  • This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape a high-growth business by providing legal insight on commercial, regulatory, risk mitigation, and structural matters while collaborating with senior leadership and global teams.
  • Howden offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on employee ownership, work-life balance, sustainability, and personal development.

Matching Summary

The Associate or Deputy General Counsel will serve as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Salary

Base: $275,000 - $350,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, life and disability insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. insurance regulatory expertise
  • Legal advisor to retail brokerage
  • Litigation and risk management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • High-growth business legal support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in private equity-backed business
  • Multinational matrix environment experience
  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Mentoring legal teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset

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 post-qualification experience
  • Strong background in U.S. insurance and regulatory law
  • Experience in retail insurance brokerage legal frameworks

Work Rights

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

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