Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +42 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of intricate insurance distribution arrangements, encompassing agency and aggregator relationships.

• Provide counsel on inbound, outbound, catastrophe, and opportunistic reinsurance transactions.

• Design complex multi-party insurance programs and commercial transactions, including fleet programs, fronting arrangements, deductible structures, collateral agreements, MGA/program administrator relationships, claims administration, and service contracts.

• Coordinate interconnected agreements.

• Assist business partners in translating innovative business models into viable legal and commercial frameworks.

• Collaborate across the organization on strategic and emerging initiatives.

• Contribute to general commercial contracts, intellectual property, and marketing issues.

• Engage in Legal department and company process enhancement initiatives.

• Embrace new tools and methodologies for delivering legal services.

• Support employee resource groups, mentor staff, volunteer, and participate in cross-functional projects.

• Meet business needs, which may involve dedicating extra time and assisting other teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

• Bar admission in good standing within the state of residency.

• Over 10 years of experience in a pertinent practice area.

• Extensive knowledge of current laws and issues within the area of expertise.

• Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized, effective, and timely manner.

• Competence in working in an organized and efficient manner.

• Strong grasp of legal principles with the capability to translate business objectives and challenges into clear legal frameworks and solutions.

• Exceptional communication abilities.

• Strong judgment, initiative, ownership, and capability to influence others.

• Openness to adopting LLMs and various legal service tools.

• Willingness to travel as required for the role, including divisional/team meetings and other face-to-face gatherings.

• Must possess authorization to work indefinitely in the United States.

• CSAA does not offer visa sponsorship; applicants should not require immigration assistance now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus for most positions.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for career growth and development with leaders and mentors.

• Remote-first flexible work environment.

• Flexibility to work from various locations, including CSAA offices.

• An inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities or other limitations.