Assistant Vice President Counsel
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Job Location:
Greenwich, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Company Details
Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.
Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Along the way weve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange become a Fortune 500 Company joined the S&P 500 and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.
Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman founder and largest shareholder William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer W. Robert Berkley Jr. W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The attorney will be an active member of W. R. Berkley Corporations corporate legal team focused on supporting the litigation function and giving continual legal counsel to business colleagues and senior management. The successful candidate will be business-savvy and capable of understanding the Companys objectives and using impeccable judgment in providing legal advice. The attorney will skillfully represent the Company when dealing with outside counsel and counterparties.
Key Points which make this opportunity attractive include:
Counsel and advise senior management on a broad range of general (non-insurance claims) litigation matters including employment matters for a multinational S&P and Fortune 500 corporation recognized as an industry leader.
Serve as a key member of a small high-performing legal team leading certain general (non-insurance claims) litigation matters.
Work directly with senior members of the legal team and in partnership with one of the most sophisticated teams of business executives in the industry.
Work for a company built on a foundation of values that encompass always doing the right thing and whose leaders pride themselves on integrity innovation and a culture focused on trust and respect for the Companys many stakeholders.
Qualifications
7 years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house) with significant expertise in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters as well as experience in general litigation matters.
Solution-oriented creative and strategic thinking to help business partners navigate legal and regulatory issues.
Business savvy and excellent business and legal judgment combined with deep knowledge of law and industry practice.
Willingness to take initiative; undaunted by need to stretch and tackle unfamiliar problems.
Expert skill in negotiation and problem solving.
Highly proficient multi-modal communicator effective with colleagues business executives outside counsel counterparties and regulatory bodies.
Strong work-ethic and desire to provide maximum effort to meet deadlines.
Education Requirement
J.D. and membership in applicable bar association.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- IFRS
- Banking
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Securities Law
- Investment Banking
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
