[Hiring] Assistant General Counsel II @Emergent Holdings

Role Description

Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position will serve as an advisory capacity to the Enterprise and business units about insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes and litigation.

• Conducts research where necessary.
• Drafts brief legal opinions.
• Attends claim review meetings to provide legal advice.
• Examines records and conducts investigations.
• Attends depositions and mediations.
• Retains and manages outside panel counsel as needed.
• Manages coverage and extra-contractual litigation by and against the company.
• Participates in negotiations on behalf of the Company including settlements.
• Provides leadership and expertise on training and major company projects, as necessary.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor Degree and admission to the bar (in good standing) in employed state(s) required.
• Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.
• Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the insurance industry and one year of legal, compliance and/or regulatory experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of legal experience, with two years of experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing insurance.
• Ability to understand complex legal issues.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to interface with legal counsel and business groups at all levels of the organization.
• Effective leadership, management, and advocacy skills.
• Strong problem solver; excellent project management skills; attention to detail.
• Skilled in development of policies, procedures, training methods, and materials.
• Basic knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.
• Basic to working knowledge of contracting concepts and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Ability to draft and review simple contractual instruments.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Highly developed sense of ethics and integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the enterprise.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Illustrates sound judgment and can encourage others to use professional judgment.
• Ability to develop optimistic and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Possesses understanding of the business and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications.
• Significant ability to influence senior corporate management.
• Ability to perform in complex cross-functional business environment.
• Must be able to develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client and in their own professional competence and judgment.
• Excellent presentation, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
• Good analytical, negotiation, organizational, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Qualified to effectively present information and respond to questions from courts, regulators, clients, customers, and the public.

Benefits

• Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market, and other potential factors.
• Reasonable estimate for this role is between $121,500 and $203,400.

Working Conditions

• Work is mostly performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.
• Travel is required.
• Must be able to drive an automobile and have valid operator license.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent handling of documents, books, manuals; reaching with hands and arms; talking; and hearing.