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

Howden

New York, NY, US
$275,000 - $350,000; discretionary bonus; medical,...
Hybrid
U.s. retail insurance brokerage law
Naic guidelines and state dois
Litigation and dispute management
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, creating practices for a newly stood up US insurance brokerage enterprise.
  • The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.

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

$275,000 - $350,000; Discretionary bonus; Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, life/disability insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. retail insurance brokerage law
  • NAIC guidelines and state DOIs
  • Litigation and dispute management
  • Operational risk management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial environment
  • People-first approach
  • Global team collaboration
  • No-limits mindset

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Active U.S. law license
  • Minimum 10 years PQE
  • In-house counsel experience preferred
  • U.S. insurance, commercial, regulatory law background
  • Experience in broking or intermediary side preferred

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