Assistant General Counsel

Utica Mutual Insurance Company; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A national insurance carrier in Canada is seeking an Assistant/Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice, manage compliance, and review contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly in insurance regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit

401(k) Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Company-Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience for Assistant GC.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience for Associate GC.
• 5 years of insurance or other regulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on legal and regulatory matters.
• Assist in litigation and regulatory issues.
• Review marketing materials from a legal perspective.

Skills

Legal advising

Compliance management

Contract review

Employment law expertise

Insurance regulatory knowledge

Education

JD degree and state bar admission

Job description

At Utica National Insurance Group, our 1,300 employees nationwide live our corporate promise every day: to make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. We are an “A” rated, $1.7B award‑winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Headquartered in Central New York, we operate across the Eastern half of the United States, with major office locations in New Hartford, New York and Charlotte, and regional offices in Boston, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.

What you will do

The Assistant/Associate General Counsel provides the Company’s employees with legal advice to help protect the Company’s legal interests and to ensure that the Company complies with relevant laws, rules, and regulations on a state and federal level. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization and to work as a valued member of a highly collaborative legal team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide counsel on legal and regulatory matters pertaining to all phases of insurance operations.
• Assist the General Counsel in legal (including litigation), regulatory, legislative and corporate matters.
• Cooperate with and keep the General Counsel, Senior Management, and Company personnel fully informed on serious legal problems, legislation, critical new legal decisions and regulatory issues arising from the various insurance operations.
• Watch and control legal expense sustained in handling of corporate legal matters.
• Handle general corporate transactional work, including leases, contract reviews and vendor agreements.
• Review and provide guidance on marketing materials from an intellectual property and insurance regulatory perspective.
• Counsel staff and all departments of the Company on day‑to‑day questions of law and render legal opinions, oral or written, for the officers and members of all departments in the Company, including, but not limited to, Marketing, Human Resources, and Underwriting.
• Working with the legal team, prepare and review legal documents affecting the affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries, subsidiary and affiliate company formation, licensing and dissolution and inter‑company agreements.
• Provide direction and advice on matters related to compliance and assess, prioritize and manage legal and regulatory compliance risks. Research regulatory matters as necessary or requested.
• Investigate and coordinate responses to regulatory requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conform with all corporate policies and procedures.

What you need for the Assistant GC

• JD degree and successful completion of state bar examination. Must be admitted to practice in at least one state.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• 5 years of insurance or other regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with reviewing contracts.
• Experience with employment law.

What you need for the Associate GC

• JD degree and successful completion of state bar examination. Must be admitted to practice in at least one state.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience.
• 5 years of insurance or other regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with reviewing contracts.
• Experience with employment law.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and requirements.

Salary range for Assistant GC: $145,000 - $180,000

Salary range for Associate GC: $167,000 - $225,000

The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities.

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company‑Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back‑up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional information

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non‑overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

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