What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Corporate Counsel position at Vantage Risk?
About the CompanyVantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re / insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re / insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.Vantage has approximately 340 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 25 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.About the role : We are seeking an experienced and versatile Vice President, Corporate Counsel to provide advice and support on a wide range of corporate governance, contractual, data privacy and employment matters impacting insurance company operations. The position will have responsibility for advising leaders in all business units, with a special focus on corporate executives, Finance, Operations, and Data, Analytics & Technology, on a variety of legal and regulatory matters pertaining to the transaction of business, development and implementation of strategy and response to an evolving regulatory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is interested in getting exposure to all aspects of Vantage’s business. The Corporate Counsel will be a part of a highly collaborative team whose contributions are crucial to the ambitious goals of this fast-growing re / insurance company and partnership capital platform.The base salary expectation for this role is between $200,000 and $250,000. Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher, commensurate with candidate experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.Responsibilities & Accountabilities : Provide practical and actionable regulatory / legal / operational guidance to leaders in all areas of the business on a wide range of issues involving corporate, financial, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment and tax matters.Draft Board resolutions, support preparation of Board materials and coordinate communications with Board and shareholders.Review financial statement notes, management representation letters, and audit materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness.Advise on a wide variety of technology matters, including cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence.Negotiate legal team’s efforts with respect to vendor contracts and coordinate related risk management activities.Support risk management in assessing risks and implementing controls and governance.Advise on a variety of employment matters, including long-term compensation, employment policies and benefits.Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices affecting the U.S. re / insurance market, including data privacy and cyber security, and ensure the company's operations comply with these requirements.Develop and implement compliance programs to minimize legal risk, including assisting in developing and implementing company policies and procedures, delivering training and tracking compliance matters.Support preparation and filing of various corporate regulatory filings, including Holding Company Act filings, in relevant jurisdictions as needed.Support strategic initiatives as needed, including legal due diligence for potential transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other business activities to assess legal risks and support decision-making processes.Ideal Candidate Profile : Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.10-15 years of counsel experience in corporate law, ideally in the Insurance / Reinsurance industry.Experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law and / or employment law a plus.Experience with securities offerings and securities law compliance a plus.Superior writing and language comprehension skills.Strong analytical acumen.Demonstrate a high proficiency in time management, leadership, organizational influence, and project management skills.Have a proven track record of results achievement, collaboration, teamwork, problem solving, and negotiation skills.Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000