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

Howden Group

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 us jurisdiction
Minimum 10 years post-qualification legal experience
The role serves as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations.
  • Candidates will help build practices and guardrails for a newly stood up US insurance brokerage enterprise while ensuring alignment with global standards.
  • Howden offers a competitive base salary ranging from $275,000 to $350,000 along with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting 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 US jurisdiction
  • Minimum 10 years post-qualification legal experience
  • Deep knowledge of US insurance retail brokerage landscape
  • Experience with NAIC guidelines and state DOI regulations

Nice-to-have

  • In-house counsel experience preferred
  • Background in broking or intermediary side
  • Experience in private equity-backed businesses
  • Multinational or matrixed environment experience
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and no-limits mindset

Key Requirements

  • JD from accredited US law school
  • Active US law license
  • 10+ years PQE
  • US insurance regulatory expertise
  • Brokerage industry background

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