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Senior Legal Counsel

Elevate Talent Advisors LLC
Rosemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

About the Company :

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. This individual will provide expert legal guidance across our organization, with a focus on asset management and insurance operations . The ideal candidate will have extensive experience navigating complex legal and regulatory matters within the financial services sector and will play a key role in supporting business growth, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

About the Role :

Legal Advisory & Leadership :

  • Provide comprehensive legal counsel to internal stakeholders, including senior management, on a broad range of legal issues related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management .
  • Assist in shaping legal strategy and ensuring alignment with business objectives while mitigating legal risk.

Asset Management & Insurance Compliance :

  • Advise on regulatory compliance within the asset management and insurance sectors, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, including SEC regulations, financial services legislation, and insurance law .
  • Provide legal insight on investment strategies, insurance products, and capital markets transactions.
  • Corporate Governance & Risk Management :

  • Support corporate governance initiatives , ensuring adherence to best practices in compliance and ethical standards.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of risk management strategies to safeguard the organization’s interests.
  • M&A and Strategic Transactions :

  • Provide legal support in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
  • Conduct due diligence, contract negotiation, and risk assessments for business transactions.
  • Contract Negotiation & Management :

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal agreements, including investment management agreements, insurance policies, reinsurance contracts, and strategic partnerships .
  • External & Regulatory Engagement :

  • Interface with regulatory bodies, external counsel, and industry groups to ensure compliance with evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.
  • Provide legal insight on industry developments impacting the organization.
  • Qualifications :

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and a license to practice law.
  • 8 years of legal experience , with significant exposure to asset management and insurance sectors .
  • Strong background in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and financial services .
  • Experience handling M&A transactions, investment transactions, and complex contract negotiations .
  • Knowledge of insurance law, capital markets, and securities regulation .
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with private equity and financial services transactions .
  • Familiarity with international regulations impacting insurance and asset management firms.
  • Ability to influence decision-making at senior leadership levels .
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