Oliver James Associates Ltd.
General Counsel VP
Oliver James Associates Ltd., Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
VP General Counsel - Broad Legal Role (Corporate, Commercial, Litigation, Product, Regulatory) - P&C Insurance CarrierVP General Counsel - P&C Insurance Carrier
Our client is seeking a new General Counsel to join their leading P&C carrier. This newly created role offers real autonomy and scope to make an impact, with direct exposure to the CEO and a potential pathway for further progression. The business utilizes external counsel, which you will be responsible for managing, alongside a wider compliance team.If you have strong P&C exposure and are seeking a new challenge with a market-leading team, then this is the role for you! This position encompasses a broad generalist role across corporate, litigation, regulatory, and governance, making it varied and comprehensive.The company is committed to teamwork, inclusion, expertise, and community. They strive to be the best and achieve more in all aspects of their work.The OPPORTUNITYThe company is looking for a trusted advisor to serve as their Vice President/General Counsel, providing advice and counsel to the Company, the CEO, the Board, and Builders Mutual's Executive management. This executive role offers the opportunity to oversee the legal ramifications of all corporate and business matters, including governance, geographic expansion, regulatory compliance, corporate reorganization, litigation risk management, human resources, contract negotiation, and the selection and coordination of outside counsel.The Vice President/General Counsel must have superior legal qualifications, professional agility, and innovation, along with strong strategic and analytical skills and a proven track record in corporate legal management. This role will foster collaboration and build stronger relationships within the wider business. This hybrid role will work in their Raleigh office a minimum of two days with the flexibility of remote work three days a week.The Vice President/General Counsel will make a difference by:Serving as an advisor to senior leadership by providing expert and strategic legal advice and support for all internal and external Company affairs while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.Providing leadership and guidance on legal issues including, but not limited to, insurance law, corporate law, contracts, real property, intellectual property, employment law, civil litigation, dispute resolution, and risk management.Maintaining effective communication and disclosures with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters.Developing and implementing legal processes and strategies to support company operations and business objectives while mitigating legal risks and potential liabilities.Actively following legal trends and legislative initiatives in the Company's geographic footprint and overseeing the implementation of all necessary compliance programs.Representing the Company or arranging representation by outside counsel in any legal proceeding as necessary and appropriate, while overseeing the work of outside counsel.Contributing to corporate strategy and developing programs to achieve Company objectives and protect its legal rights and interests.In partnership with appropriate stakeholders, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements, overseeing and conducting legal due diligence to protect Company business interests consistent with legal and industry standards.Skills to get the JOB done RIGHT:Experienced attorney with legal, regulatory, and claims legal experience in the property/casualty insurance industry. Preferably 10 years total experience as a licensed Attorney with a minimum of 7 years working with property and casualty insurance laws and litigation. Experience as general counsel or assistant general counsel of a property and casualty insurance company is preferred.Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law program and currently admitted and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar or eligible for admission through comity.Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic advice to appropriate stakeholders.Superior writing and verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and inform all stakeholders of the legal requirements for all critical business projects.Experience in intellectual property, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance, risk management, and litigation management is preferred.Experience interacting with a Board of Directors, audit and investment committees, and other board-level insurance executives is preferred.Excellent salary, wider benefits package, clear promotion, and exposure on offer with a hybrid workflow.
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Our client is seeking a new General Counsel to join their leading P&C carrier. This newly created role offers real autonomy and scope to make an impact, with direct exposure to the CEO and a potential pathway for further progression. The business utilizes external counsel, which you will be responsible for managing, alongside a wider compliance team.If you have strong P&C exposure and are seeking a new challenge with a market-leading team, then this is the role for you! This position encompasses a broad generalist role across corporate, litigation, regulatory, and governance, making it varied and comprehensive.The company is committed to teamwork, inclusion, expertise, and community. They strive to be the best and achieve more in all aspects of their work.The OPPORTUNITYThe company is looking for a trusted advisor to serve as their Vice President/General Counsel, providing advice and counsel to the Company, the CEO, the Board, and Builders Mutual's Executive management. This executive role offers the opportunity to oversee the legal ramifications of all corporate and business matters, including governance, geographic expansion, regulatory compliance, corporate reorganization, litigation risk management, human resources, contract negotiation, and the selection and coordination of outside counsel.The Vice President/General Counsel must have superior legal qualifications, professional agility, and innovation, along with strong strategic and analytical skills and a proven track record in corporate legal management. This role will foster collaboration and build stronger relationships within the wider business. This hybrid role will work in their Raleigh office a minimum of two days with the flexibility of remote work three days a week.The Vice President/General Counsel will make a difference by:Serving as an advisor to senior leadership by providing expert and strategic legal advice and support for all internal and external Company affairs while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.Providing leadership and guidance on legal issues including, but not limited to, insurance law, corporate law, contracts, real property, intellectual property, employment law, civil litigation, dispute resolution, and risk management.Maintaining effective communication and disclosures with internal and external stakeholders on legal matters.Developing and implementing legal processes and strategies to support company operations and business objectives while mitigating legal risks and potential liabilities.Actively following legal trends and legislative initiatives in the Company's geographic footprint and overseeing the implementation of all necessary compliance programs.Representing the Company or arranging representation by outside counsel in any legal proceeding as necessary and appropriate, while overseeing the work of outside counsel.Contributing to corporate strategy and developing programs to achieve Company objectives and protect its legal rights and interests.In partnership with appropriate stakeholders, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements, overseeing and conducting legal due diligence to protect Company business interests consistent with legal and industry standards.Skills to get the JOB done RIGHT:Experienced attorney with legal, regulatory, and claims legal experience in the property/casualty insurance industry. Preferably 10 years total experience as a licensed Attorney with a minimum of 7 years working with property and casualty insurance laws and litigation. Experience as general counsel or assistant general counsel of a property and casualty insurance company is preferred.Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law program and currently admitted and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar or eligible for admission through comity.Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and provide strategic advice to appropriate stakeholders.Superior writing and verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage and inform all stakeholders of the legal requirements for all critical business projects.Experience in intellectual property, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance, risk management, and litigation management is preferred.Experience interacting with a Board of Directors, audit and investment committees, and other board-level insurance executives is preferred.Excellent salary, wider benefits package, clear promotion, and exposure on offer with a hybrid workflow.
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