James River Management Company
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel
James River Management Company, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Corporate Governance & Securities CounselChapel Hill, NC, USA * Raleigh, NC, USA * Richmond, VA, USA * Virtual
Req #116
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Job Summary
The Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel will provide James River leadership with legal advice and support regarding corporate governance and securities disclosures requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer ServiceAssist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-Ks and 10-QsLead the preparation of 8-Ks and proxy statementsPlan the annual general meeting of shareholdersAdvise on compliance with SEC regulations and stock exchange rulesAssist with oversight of open trade windows and Section 16 filingsResearch and advise in the areas of public disclosures, corporate governance and policies, board and committee oversight responsibilities, and other public company obligations and best practicesMonitor and maintain Board and committee compliance with corporate governing documents, charters, and guidelinesAssist with the preparation of board and committee meeting agendas and materialsSupport Internal Audit with SOX compliance mattersAssist with administering and monitoring the company's Insider Trading PolicyStay current on governance trends and best practices, SEC, and NASDAQ developmentsOversee work product of outside counselAssist with the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, and stay up to date on proxy advisor policies and voting guidelinesAssist with the development and review of various corporate policies, standards, frameworks, and related training materialsProvide legal support to business groups across the company, including finance, accounting, and investor relations as needed (including analyzing, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents, drafting intercompany agreements, and providing regulatory advice)Coordinate and supervise outside counsel as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of corporate and securities lawKnowledge of corporate governance standards and trendsAbility to self-direct, take initiative and work independentlyAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects effectivelyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsActive listening skillsAbility to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisionsAbility to convey technical process information in a clear and concise mannerAttention to detailExcellent organizational skillsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Proven ability to provide exceptional customer serviceResearch, analysis and problem-solving skillsAbility to build effective relationships with business partners and influence decisionsAbility to identify and make process and procedure improvement recommendationsStrategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilitiesAbility to perform effectively as part of a teamContinuous learning style
Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree requiredJuris Doctorate Degree requiredState Bar Admission requiredMinimum of five years of law firm experience representing public companies in the areas of securities law and corporate governance required
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Req #116
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Come grow with James River Insurance!
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.
At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel Job Summary
The Corporate Governance & Securities Counsel will provide James River leadership with legal advice and support regarding corporate governance and securities disclosures requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer ServiceAssist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-Ks and 10-QsLead the preparation of 8-Ks and proxy statementsPlan the annual general meeting of shareholdersAdvise on compliance with SEC regulations and stock exchange rulesAssist with oversight of open trade windows and Section 16 filingsResearch and advise in the areas of public disclosures, corporate governance and policies, board and committee oversight responsibilities, and other public company obligations and best practicesMonitor and maintain Board and committee compliance with corporate governing documents, charters, and guidelinesAssist with the preparation of board and committee meeting agendas and materialsSupport Internal Audit with SOX compliance mattersAssist with administering and monitoring the company's Insider Trading PolicyStay current on governance trends and best practices, SEC, and NASDAQ developmentsOversee work product of outside counselAssist with the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, and stay up to date on proxy advisor policies and voting guidelinesAssist with the development and review of various corporate policies, standards, frameworks, and related training materialsProvide legal support to business groups across the company, including finance, accounting, and investor relations as needed (including analyzing, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents, drafting intercompany agreements, and providing regulatory advice)Coordinate and supervise outside counsel as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of corporate and securities lawKnowledge of corporate governance standards and trendsAbility to self-direct, take initiative and work independentlyAbility to manage multiple tasks and projects effectivelyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsActive listening skillsAbility to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisionsAbility to convey technical process information in a clear and concise mannerAttention to detailExcellent organizational skillsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Proven ability to provide exceptional customer serviceResearch, analysis and problem-solving skillsAbility to build effective relationships with business partners and influence decisionsAbility to identify and make process and procedure improvement recommendationsStrategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilitiesAbility to perform effectively as part of a teamContinuous learning style
Experience and Education
Bachelor's Degree requiredJuris Doctorate Degree requiredState Bar Admission requiredMinimum of five years of law firm experience representing public companies in the areas of securities law and corporate governance required
#LI-AF1#LI-Remote
Other details
Job Family: ComplianceJob Sub Family: LegalPay Type: Salary
Apply Now
#J-18808-Ljbffr