NorthPoint Search Group is Hiring a Senior Counsel regulatory & Reinsurance Near New York, NY
Growing Global Life Insurance company is searching for a Regulatory and Reinsurance Senior Counsel to join their team.The Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Reinsurance, will join a small legal team and will act as the primary regulatory counsel and relationship manager for multiple state insurance regulators, participate in complex insurance growth transactions and reinsurance agreements, and provide support for other areas, as needed, within the company. Position Description
Serves as the primary regulatory subject matter expert and go-to counsel for analyses of applicable law and regulation
Acts as primary contact and relationship manager for multiple state insurance departments
Monitors and develops strategies for responding to regulatory developments
Serves as an integral member of the core deal team for growth and other reinsurance transactions, including YRT, block and flow reinsurance agreements, captive financings, and other arrangements in the life insurance space, as well as other strategic growth initiatives
Participates in the entire lifecycle of transactions from development of preliminary bids and indications of interest through closing
Provides counsel regarding transaction structure and manages necessary regulatory filings and approvals
Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of agreements, including confidentiality agreements, investment banking and outside advisor engagement letters, definitive purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, reinsurance agreements, trust agreements, and administrative services agreements
Participates in strategic and tactical decision-making and provides counsel to senior management on all legal aspects related to contemplated transactions
Advises and collaborates closely with other functions across the company, including finance, actuarial, investments, risk, and operations
Manages and oversees outside law firms to obtain world-class, cost-effective legal services
Requirements
Law degree from accredited U.S. law school
Current bar license in good standing and compliant with state requirements
Minimum 6 years of related experience
MUST have Life Insurance/Reinsurance Experience
Familiarity with the Model Holding Company Act
Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of attention to detail, effectively prioritize and manage workload, including conflicting demands, and meet deadlines within a changing, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills and demonstration of high degree of judgment
Demonstrated leadership presence and skills
Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communications skills
This position is located in NYC and will work a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days in the office/ week. This company offers a competitive base salary plus annual bonus and Long Term Incentive Bonus plan as well as a comprehensive benefits package. For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to Joanmarie Bolding, Managing Director of Recruiting at Powered by JazzHR szYSUiyzeY