Assistant General Counsel

Acrisure, LLC; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI seeks Assistant General Counsel - North American Insurance to serve as a key legal advisor to its North American Specialty lines, including wholesale brokerage, MGAs, program administrators, and related insurance operations.

You will provide practical, risk-based legal counsel to support growth while addressing regulatory, contractual, and reputational considerations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate risk effectively to executives.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating sophisticated commercial and insurance-related agreements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical, business-oriented judgment and the ability to communicate legal risk clearly to executive and operational stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships and influence across functions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and timely, solution-oriented legal support.
• In-house experience supporting insurance distribution businesses is preferred.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector is preferred.
• Multi-state regulatory and insurance distribution experience is preferred.
• Experience with third party claims administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and provide additional legal support as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Issue spotting

Prioritization

Cross-functional

Job description

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services - and more.**Job Summary**The Assistant General Counsel - North American Insurance will serve as a key legal advisor to Acrisure's North American Specialty lines of business, including wholesale brokerage, managing general agent (MGA) and managing general underwriter (MGU) operations, program business, specialty distribution platforms, and related insurance operations. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical, risk-based legal counsel that supports growth while addressing regulatory, contractual, and reputational considerations.**Responsibilities**Perform other duties and provide additional legal support as needed.**Requirements**Experience negotiating sophisticated commercial and insurance-related agreements.Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.Ability to independently manage complex legal matters and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Practical, business-oriented judgment and the ability to communicate legal risk clearly to executive and operational stakeholders.Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships and influence across functions.Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and commitment to timely, solution-oriented legal support.**Education and Experience**Five to eight years of legal experience, with significant experience supporting insurance distribution businesses.In-house experience supporting insurance brokers, wholesalers, MGAs, program administrators, carriers, or specialty insurance organizations is preferred.Experience with mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector is preferred.Multi-state regulatory and insurance distribution experience is preferred.Experience with third party claims administration is a plus.* **Physical Wellness:** Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.* **Mental Wellness:** Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.* **Financial Wellness:** Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.* **Family Care:** Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.* **... and so much more!**