VP, Associate General Counsel (Business Unit Support)

VP, Associate General Counsel (Business Unit Support)

• Location: USA New York

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• The salary range for this role is: $244,500-$366,500K

The Opportunity

Lead a team of attorneys providing legal, regulatory and compliance support to the underwriting businesses across QBE North America. Deliver legal services across the organization by analyzing relevant precedents, developing strategy, and providing legal expertise that supports the achievement of strategic and operational goals, minimizes risk, and is in compliance.

Your new role

Primary Responsibilities

Provide effective legal support to assigned business segments to advance QBENAs corporate strategy and meet or exceed its financial targets
Resolve internal regulatory inquiries by researching and analyzing legal precedent to draft legal documents, provide recommendations and support lines of business
Advise senior managers on complex legal matters by utilizing legal expertise to assess risk and recommend effective and appropriate solutions for a given situation
Contribute to cross-functional decision-making by analyzing the legal implications of corporate strategies, procedures and programs and participating in multi-disciplinary teams to influence development of company policies and best practices
Drive continuous improvement processes, high levels of client satisfaction and favorable legal outcomes
Facilitate organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations by utilizing knowledge of laws, policies and best practices to review documents and provide expertise on strategies for minimizing risk and limiting exposure
Develop legal contracts by negotiating terms and clarifying issues to ensure realization of business objectives
Communicate with key regulatory bodies and external partners by networking and providing information on behalf of the company to uphold organizational reputation and maintain beneficial external relationships

Required Education

Doctoral Degree

Required Experience

10+ years relevant experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

Admitted to the Bar

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Effectively present thoughts to key stakeholders to influence adoption of innovative recommendations
Legal analysis and writing
Share information to achieve synergy
Utilize effective research and investigative techniques
Effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
Anticipate obstacles and challenges, identify root cause and strategize plans to address
Escalate issues when necessary
Utilize individual judgment to make decisions in ambiguous situations
Manage and prioritize competing responsibilities concurrently and effectively
Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
Respond calmly, quickly and decisively to unpredictable or unexpected events and changes
Participate in required continuing legal education

Preferred Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Preferred Experience

15+ years experience managing the legal and regulatory risks and acting as a strategic business parter to the underwriting units of a P&C and Specialty insurance company

Prior experience as In-house counsel

Prior experience leading a team of attorneys

Preferred Knowledge

Legal and regulatory research

Business and financial acumen
Insurance regulatory and compliance knowledge
Relationship between legal department and other business functions
Policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidates professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education

• Employee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US .

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world?

At QBE, were enabling a more resilient future for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. Were building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means were big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success and we can be part of yours!

Commitment to Diversity

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.