Corporate Counsel

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The Role

Join a collaborative team of legal professionals, where your contributions are crucial to the ambitious goals of our growing business.  The Corporate Counsel will provide day to day legal support to the US business unit, working in partnership with the company’s key operational functions.  Core responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including broker/partner, supplier, technology, and confidentiality agreements, supporting corporate compliance and governance, serving as legal stakeholder on project teams, and legal research. This is an exciting opportunity for a go-getter who can be successful in a fast-paced environment, is able to balance multiple daily priorities, and is excited to be exposed to all aspects of commercial specialty insurance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including non-disclosure, vendor/supplier, software, consulting, broker, agency and partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance colleagues to respond to regulatory inquiries and prepare regulatory filings.
• Provide legal support, due diligence and advice regarding corporate transactions, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
• Assist with corporate governance activities including preparation of board resolutions, policies, procedures and internal governance documents, and training.  Advise management on adherence to applicable laws and best practices.
• Conduct legal research and monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business, providing timely legal counsel and updates to various business areas.
• Maintain close working relationships with internal clients, working strategically and in collaboration with various business areas to resolve legal issues, provide solution-oriented guidance, and mitigate risk.
• Effectively manage corporate litigation and outside counsel.
• Serve on project teams representing the Corporate Legal team.

The Team:

This position is an integral role within the Corporate Legal team, reporting directly to the VP, Head of Corporate Legal.

Qualifications:

• Member of the bar of Georgia or another state with 2-5 years of commercial contracting and corporate transactional experience gained in a law firm or in house legal department.
• Corporate transactional experience, including M&A, gained in a law firm and/or in the insurance industry is a priority for this role.
• Experience negotiating commercial contracts, particularly supplier and insurance agency/broker agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build strong cross functional relationships with internal clients.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Strong service focus and ability to interact with all levels of internal and external clients and partners.
• Superior business judgment, time management skills, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters and deadlines.

What we offer

• 401(k) with competitive company matching 
• Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)  
• Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage 
• 24 Paid time off days plus 2 Hiscox days,10 paid holidays plus 1 paid floating holiday, and ability to purchase up to 5 PTO days 
• Paid parental leave 
• 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service 
• Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs 
• Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program 
• Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing 
• 2023 Gold level recipient of Cigna’s Healthy Workforce Designation for having a best-in-class health and wellness program 
• Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture 
• Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks 
• Spirit of volunteerism, social responsibility and community involvement, including matching charitable donations for qualifying non-profits via our sister non-profit company, the Hiscox USA Foundation 

Please note that this position is hybrid and requires working in office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Position can be based in the following office locations:

• Atlanta, GA (preferred)
• Chicago, IL
• Manhattan, NY

Salary Overview

$160,000-185,000

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