Counsel, Sr

JOB DESCRIPTION

Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company.

We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years.

Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!

KEY OBJECTIVE:

Senior Counsel will report to and assist the Combined General Counsel with a myriad of legal issues, focusing on business development support.

In this role, the attorney will advise on business transactions including drafting and negotiating agreements involving brokers, independent agents, and various types of producers, reviewing and advising on new marketing initiatives, and advising on group benefit support and structure, particularly in the voluntary benefit space.

Tasks will include performing legal research, identifying and mitigating new or emerging areas of risk, and managing or providing support on specific legal topics.

Collaboration and working in a team environment with the sales team, product development, other business counsel, underwriting, actuarial, and other constituencies is essential.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Counsel and communicate effectively with internal business clients regarding a wide range of matters;


* Provide legal advice and counsel to the business on compliance with applicable laws and internal policies and procedures;


* Provide support to compliance officers regarding sales practices and compliance;


* Research and provide legal advice on all laws impacting the business;


* Periodic travel to attend meetings with sales management and their teams; and


* Provide support on special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:


* J.D.

from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one state bar;


* 10+ years of insurance industry experience, primarily in the areas of accident and health related products, in a law firm or corporate environment;


* Strong business acumen and strategic thinker;


* Demonstrated understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in the US, and in the A&H industry in particular, including HIPAA, privacy and data security requirements;


* Ability to work on multiple tasks based on business needs / priorities in a fast-paced environment;


* Strong influence skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships both within and across functional lines;


* Enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment;


* Ability to understand business needs and provide consultation that is compliant but helps to meet business goals;


* Detail-oriented, organized, responsive and deadline-driven; and


* Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of high priority projects simultaneously.

ABOUT THE NORTH AMERICA LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE TEAM:


* We seek highly motivated individuals to join our team who exhibit the best-in-class competencies listed below and embody the NA Legal and Compliance culture.
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