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

Howden

New York, NY, United States
Base: $275,000 - $350,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
Hybrid
Juris doctor degree from accredited us law school
Active license to practice law in at least one us jurisdiction
Minimum 10 years post-qualification legal experience
This role serves as the trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel, supporting high-growth U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel, supporting high-growth U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations.
  • The successful candidate will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, managing regulatory compliance across multiple states and lines of business.
  • Howden offers a competitive base salary ranging from $275,000 to $350,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel, supporting high-growth U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctor degree from accredited US law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction
  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification legal experience
  • Deep knowledge of US insurance retail brokerage landscape
  • Experience with NAIC guidelines and state Departments of Insurance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in private equity-backed businesses
  • Background in multinational or matrixed environments
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit and no-limits mindset
  • Ability to mentor and build a legal team
  • Experience working cross-functionally with global teams

Key Requirements

  • JD from accredited US law school
  • Active US law license required
  • 10+ years PQE preferred
  • In-house counsel experience preferred
  • Specialty and retail broking expertise required

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