Head of Legal

About the Role

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses – and we're on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Corporate Governance & Legal Leadership
  • Oversee all corporate governance functions, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and governance best practices.
  • Advise directors and executives on duties, governance standards, committee structures, charters, and evolving governance expectations.
  • Maintain and update governing documents, including bylaws, policies, Board guidelines, and committee charters.
  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization on corporate law, compliance obligations, and legal risk.
• Securities Law & SEC Compliance
  • Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all SEC‑mandated reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures.
  • Ensure all public disclosures meet regulatory standards for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Monitor changes in securities regulations and adjust internal policies and controls accordingly.
• Board Advisory & Support
  • Coordinates cross‑functional responses and information flow to the Board, serving as the central point for organizing inputs, clarifying issues, and maintaining strong, trust‑based relationships with directors.
  • Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Board of Directors.
  • Directs the preparation, quality, and contextual framing of Board and committee materials in conjunction with management and Board committee Chairs, ensuring directors are fully informed and equipped for effective oversight.
  • Assist with the management of Board agendas, meeting schedules, briefing materials, and post‑meeting follow‑ups.
  • Support directors with timely responses to governance and regulatory questions.
• Investor Relations Oversight
  • Oversee Investor Relations activities, ensuring alignment between legal, financial, and external communications.
  • Work closely with Finance and Communications/Marketing to ensure investor materials, earnings announcements, and market disclosures are accurate, compliant, and consistent.
  • Support preparation for investor meetings, analyst engagements, and public reporting cycles.
• Legal Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across the organization; develop policies and controls to mitigate those risks.
  • Oversee corporate compliance programs and employee education on relevant legal and governance requirements.
  • Provide counsel on insurance regulatory matters as applicable to the company's operating environment.
• M&A and Transactional Support
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other significant corporate transactions.
  • Lead due diligence and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to ensure high performance and strong subject‑matter expertise.
  • Establish clear objectives, ensure efficient legal department operations, and manage external counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the state bar is essential. Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in corporate law, with significant exposure to public‑company governance and SEC compliance.
• Demonstrated experience advising Boards of Directors or senior executive teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues clearly and succinctly.
• Proven leadership experience managing legal professionals and driving departmental performance.
• Expert knowledge of corporate governance principles and securities laws.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and compliance concepts, including ethical use, regulatory considerations, and risk‑mitigation practices related to AI technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate legal processes through the strategic use of AI technologies, including leveraging automation and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision‑making within the Legal function.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with directors, executives, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, particularly in regulatory filings and disclosure materials.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills for managing Board‑related workflows.
• Experience within property & casualty insurance or another heavily regulated financial services environment.
• Prior public‑company experience, especially related to investor communications and public disclosures.
• Familiarity with rating agency interactions and regulatory bodies relevant to the insurance sector.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee