Senior Associate Surety Legal Counsel

Jobgether; Remote; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Remote Associate Legal Counsel to manage complex surety claims and provide essential legal guidance to internal teams. The successful candidate will collaborate globally, ensuring strong working relationships across Surety Underwriting and Operations teams. With 5-7 years in Surety legal experience, a Juris Doctor, and the ability to navigate cross-border legal matters, this role offers competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, and numerous benefits including annual bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) match up to 6%

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family care resources

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of Surety industry legal experience, preferably in-house.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle surety claims matters of simple to mid-level complexity.
• Provide timely and accurate legal counsel on business matters.
• Assist in preparation of claims reporting functions.

Skills

Legal counsel on surety underwriting

Time management

Experience with cross-border underwriting

Litigation management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor from ABA accredited institution

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Associate Legal Counsel. In this vital role, you will manage surety claims of varying complexities and provide essential legal guidance to our internal teams. Your expertise will help shape the legal strategies driving the success of our claims operations. Collaboration with colleagues globally will be critical as you address diverse underwriting and transactional legal needs. This position allows you to leverage your skills in a supportive remote environment while contributing meaningfully to the company’s objectives.

Accountabilities

• Independently handle surety claims matters of simple to mid-level complexity.
• Develop strong working relationships with Surety Underwriting and Operations teams globally.
• Provide timely and accurate legal counsel on surety underwriting and business matters.
• Assist in preparation and presentation of monthly/quarterly claims reporting functions.
• Conduct periodic educational sessions for internal surety underwriting and operations staff.
• Coordinate with Surety teams globally to align on legal and underwriting issues.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and consultants on claim and underwriting matters.
• Maintain required state adjuster’s licenses.
• Actively participate in surety industry groups and local surety events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from ABA accredited institution.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; additional admission in Canada is a plus.
• 5-7 years of Surety industry legal experience, preferably in-house at a Surety Company.
• Established track record in handling surety claims and underwriting legal matters.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with cross-border underwriting and indemnity matters preferred.
• Litigation management experience and coordination with external legal counsel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and a willingness to integrate them into business processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities.
• 401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, Birthday Day Off, and Volunteer Day Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits.

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