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

Howden

New York, NY, US
Base: $275,000 - $350,000; bonus: discretionary bo...
Hybrid
U.s. insurance retail brokerage experience
Jd from accredited u.s. law school
Active license to practice law in u.s.
This role serves as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations.
  • The position requires deep knowledge of operational risk and the ability to partner with the Chief Risk Officer to build compliant systems.
  • Howden offers a competitive base salary ranging from $275,000 to $350,000 along with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.

Matching Summary

This 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: Discretionary bonus eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. insurance retail brokerage experience
  • JD from accredited U.S. law school
  • Active license to practice law in U.S.
  • 10 years post-qualification experience
  • Knowledge of NAIC guidelines and state DOIs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in private equity-backed businesses
  • Background in multinational matrixed environments
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and no-limits mindset
  • Ability to mentor legal team members

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree
  • Minimum 10 years PQE
  • Active U.S. law license
  • In-house counsel experience preferred

Work Rights

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