Position Summary

Ryan Specialty has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel to join the Legal Department’s corporate team. The Legal Department provides a full suite of legal services to the Company and this role would be to primarily facilitate business and vendor contracts. This Corporate Counsel will work closely with senior attorneys to develop, negotiate, and implement a variety of transactional documents and agreements on behalf of various internal clients in a collegial and dynamic legal department, within a growing international specialty insurance organization. The position offers exposure to commercial and corporate contracts and transactions, working independently and with senior attorneys. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders and exposure to the executive team.

What will your job entail?

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial and transactional agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements, customer contracts, and vendor contracts.
• Review and revise marketing and promotional materials.
• Provide support to senior attorneys with intellectual property management and protection.
• Work closely with our legal and business teams as well as collaborate with various departments to help accomplish strategic objectives.
• Conduct legal and factual research, data analysis and reporting as requested.
• Utilize contract management software to manage agreements, amendments, legal and compliance due diligence and related tasks.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks to the Company.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate relevant information to business leaders and/or executives.
• Uphold the security and confidentiality of documents, data and potential business transactions.
• Interpret and apply Company policies, procedures and processes.
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by senior attorneys and other executives.

Work Experience:

• 3 – 7 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably with commercial and/or contract experience.
• Excellent legal, analytical, contract review, drafting, and negotiating skills.
• Exceptional communication, project management and organization skills with the ability to develop trust and confidence from colleagues and clients.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Able to identify and articulate client/colleague needs and work through complex problems.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects and effectively manage time on own.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word and Excel. 
• Familiarity with contract management software and/or technology using workflow is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Critical attention to details.
• Proven track record of being a team player.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.

Licenses:

• License to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates 

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $128,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. 

 

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com 

 

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.