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Position Summary
- The AVP, Counsel will be a member of Arch Insurance Group Inc. s Legal team, which provides holistic legal support to our North American insurance business, including business unit support and related litigation.
Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Operate in partnership with the company s underwriting team to assist assigned business unit(s) in achieving their annual goals and objectives
- Provide legal counsel, compliance advice, and regulatory guidance, as requested on the ordinary and special activities of specified insurance business unit(s), and other client groups
- Advise on structuring business relationships, new product development, marketing efforts and other business activities
- Work in partnership with the company's operational areas, including, as appropriate, underwriting, reinsurance, marketing, claims, finance, tax, technology and human resources
- Provide legal support, due diligence, and advice regarding acquisitions and strategic investments
- Participate in the development and implementation of department initiatives to achieve efficiency and reduction or elimination of legal exposure
- Support internal projects as needed; provide timely and concise input to senior leadership for quarterly legal reports, team KPIs, strategic initiatives, etc.
Required Skills And Abilities
- Ability to deliver creative and well-reasoned plans to resolve challenges and to execute on such plans
- Ability to motivate and mentor paralegal and administrative staff
Education/Experience
- J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of any US jurisdiction
- Attorney with at least seven years of major law firm experience, and will have some exposure to the insurance business and/or insurance-related legal work and familiarity with insurance compliance and regulatory work.
- Experience with small commercial insurance and package policies, Business Owner Policies (BOP), and Delegated Authority / Programs business is a plus.
For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$129,500 - $174,800/year
- Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
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