Counsel, Arrowhead Intermediaries

About the role

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self‑starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Arrowhead Intermediaries is seeking a Counsel to join our growing team. Reporting to the Chief Counsel, the Counsel will provide legal support to the Arrowhead Intermediaries platform across its three divisions, assisting with legal, regulatory, contract, governance, and operational matters related to specialty distribution insurance operations, including programs, wholesale, and specialty businesses.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Counsel with legal matters supporting specialty distribution insurance operations across wholesale, programs, and specialty divisions.
• Support analysis of legal and compliance matters related to strategic initiatives, such as new product development, program launches, cross‑border projects, and M&A.
• Draft, review, and negotiate routine and complex contracts, including insurance distribution agreements, producer agreements, program administration agreements, claims administration agreements, fronting agreements, vendor agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and related business contracts.
• Collaborate with business and operations, compliance, IT, finance, tax, team resources, and leadership teams to provide clear, pragmatic advice for specialty distribution initiatives.
• Research and monitor applicable insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory developments impacting supported businesses.
• Assist with pre‑litigation matters, claims, disputes, subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations.
• Support corporate governance, entity management, internal policies, ethics, and compliance initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with enterprise partners, including tax, IT, finance, compliance, privacy, technology counsel, regulatory counsel, litigation counsel, and team resources.
• Escalate significant legal, regulatory, or business risk matters to the Chief Counsel or appropriate Legal Department leader.
• Allocate 10–25% of time as needed for projects, meetings, or visits to supported profit centers.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Skills & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 7 years of legal experience focused on general corporate and transactional matters, with 3–5 years of in‑house experience at an insurance carrier, MGA, MGU, insurance brokerage, wholesale brokerage, or law firm advising (re)insurance clients. Carrier or MGA experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. admitted and E&S market regulation.
• Working knowledge of U.S. cybersecurity, privacy, and AI regulation.
• Familiarity with Bermuda, UK, and EU (re)insurance regulatory regimes (helpful).
• Strong drafting, legal research, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while appropriately escalating issues to senior legal counsel.
• Ability to partner effectively with business leaders and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, decentralized environment.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Pay

Pay Range: $175,000 – $225,000 Annual. The range reflects the lowest and highest annual salary for the role, taking into account experience, geography, and budget.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Financial Benefits: ESPP, 401(k), Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts, and more.