General Counsel

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General Counsel
The candidate will provide advice/counsel across multiple areas of business law related to an organization’s legal rights and obligations, including: Providing legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, contracts, corporate governance, tax, business litigation, transactions/anti-trust, real estate, compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, ethics, etc.). Lead mergers, acquisitions, and formation of business entities. Draft, review and negotiate contracts. Represent client or corporation in negotiations with accounts and regulators. Provide legal advice on legal and regulatory issues and federal and state laws and regulations. Researching, analyzing, and interpreting proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations. Identifying, evaluating, and addressing issues of legal risk. Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and/or approving legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters. May represent/advocate for an organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. In-house legal counsel may also be accountable for liaising with external legal counsel on complex legal issues. Draft and review commutations, confidentiality agreements and trust agreements as needed. Advise and assist with the preparation and approval of marketing and advertising programs. Review and advise on a wide range of corporate contracts, including IT service agreements and other vendor agreements. Assist with the preparation of the company’s corporate governance, SEC reporting and provide corporate secretarial services. Ensure the proper maintenance of the company’s books and records. Serve as legal counsel to underwriters by providing advice and guidance on insurance laws applicable to the company’s products, licensing, and business relationships, including managing general agency relationships and other producers and administrators. Prepare responses and present to state insurance departments in connection with market conduct and consumer complaints and coverage matters. Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding legislative developments and current affairs affecting the company’s products and operations. Participate in the review of policy wordings and reinsurance contracts including assumed and ceded reinsurance business. Provide guidance and assistance to the company’s compliance staff. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; J.D. and admission in at least one state (California preferred). Financial Services and/or Insurance Industry experience preferred. Ability to work with minimal supervision, capable of setting priorities and following through on projects and problems are required. Ability to take on broadened responsibilities as needed are required. Must be resourceful and decisive with good reasoning ability and a high degree of attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

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