Counsel, Sr

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.
• We deliver high quality work product services and solutions that demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of our business partners and support achievement of team goals.
• We adapt to changing business needs and environments through a proactive flexible approach that achieves results and strikes the proper balance among all constituencies.
• We demonstrate character integrity and professionalism both within a team environment in NA Legal and Compliance and in fulfilling our responsibilities to our business partners.
• We build collaborative trusting relationships with team members and business partners through superior communication skills empathy and respect.
• We independently manage work responsibilities through commitment dedication and accountability and display an on-going commitment to self-improvement.

The pay range for the role is $151600 to $257800. The specific offer will depend on an applicants skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package more details on which can be foundon our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.