VP, Associate General Counsel (Business Unit Support)

Full-time employee role based in New York, USA with a hybrid work arrangement.

About the role

Lead a team of attorneys providing legal, regulatory, and compliance support to the underwriting businesses across QBE North America. Deliver legal services across the organization by analyzing relevant precedents, developing strategy, and providing legal expertise that supports the achievement of strategic and operational goals, minimizes risk, and ensures compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective legal support to assigned business segments to advance QBE North America’s corporate strategy and meet or exceed its financial targets.
• Resolve internal regulatory inquiries by researching and analyzing legal precedent to draft legal documents, provide recommendations, and support lines of business.
• Advise senior managers on complex legal matters by utilizing legal expertise to assess risk and recommend effective and appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to cross-functional decision-making by analyzing the legal implications of corporate strategies, procedures, and programs and participating in multi-disciplinary teams to influence development of company policies and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement processes, high levels of client satisfaction, and favorable legal outcomes.
• Facilitate organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations by utilizing knowledge of laws, policies, and best practices to review documents and provide expertise on strategies for minimizing risk and limiting exposure.
• Develop legal contracts by negotiating terms and clarifying issues to ensure realization of business objectives.
• Communicate with key regulatory bodies and external partners by networking and providing information on behalf of the company to uphold organizational reputation and maintain beneficial external relationships.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school preferred).
• 10+ years of relevant experience (15+ years preferred, including managing legal and regulatory risks for underwriting units of a P&C and Specialty insurance company).
• Admitted to the Bar.
• Prior experience as in-house counsel and leading a team of attorneys is preferred.

Skills

• Business Law
• Coaching for success
• Contract Management
• Critical Thinking
• Influencing
• Intentional collaboration
• Legal Consulting
• Litigation Management
• Managing performance
• Navigating ambiguity
• Negotiation
• Professional Networking
• Sound Judgment
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Management
• Legal analysis and writing
• Effective research and investigative techniques
• Escalating issues when necessary
• Managing and prioritizing competing responsibilities
• Communicating clearly and professionally
• Responding calmly and decisively to unpredictable events

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement (mix of working from home and in the office).
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis.
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%.
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counseling, financial and legal advice.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education.
• Annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
• Employee Networks and community involvement opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $244,500–$366,500. The salary offer will be decided based on the role’s complexity, location, and the candidate’s professional background, including education and experience.