Assistant General Counsel
Acrisure
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Job summary
Acrisure is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for North American Insurance in Naperville. The role provides risk-based legal counsel across wholesale brokerage, MGA, MGU, and program administration, guiding regulatory and contractual matters to enable growth.
You will draft and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial agreements, develop playbooks, evaluate product risks, and partner with Compliance and Operations to resolve complex regulatory issues.
Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Five to eight years of legal experience with substantial support for insurance distribution.
- In-house experience with insurance brokers, wholesalers, MGAs, program administrators, carriers, or specialty insurers preferred.
- Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions in the insurance sector preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on wholesale brokerage, MGA, MGU, and program administration matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate brokerage, producer, carrier, MGA/MGU, and related agreements.
- Develop templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to accelerate transactions.
- Evaluate legal risks for new products, programs, and carrier relationships.
- Advise leadership on regulatory developments and business initiatives.
- Guide on insurance distribution regulations, carrier audits, and contractual obligations.
- Partner with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to address issues.
- Deliver practical, commercially-focused guidance balancing objectives and risk.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and strategic transactions.
- Perform other duties and provide additional legal support as needed.
Skills
Education
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.
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. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.
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.
- Provide strategic legal advice regarding wholesale brokerage operations, MGA, MGU and program administration arrangements, retail-wholesale relationships, surplus lines matters, and distribution of Specialty insurance products.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial agreements supporting the Specialty business (including brokerage agreements, producer agreements, carrier agreements, program administrator agreements, MGA and MGU agreements, binding authority agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
- Develop and maintain template agreements, playbooks, and clause libraries to enhance consistency and accelerate transaction timelines.
- Evaluate legal risks associated with new products, programs, carrier relationships, and business opportunities.
- Advise executive leadership on business initiatives, growth opportunities, regulatory developments, and legal risks.
- Provide legal guidance regarding insurance distribution regulations carrier audits, and carrier contractual obligations.
- Partner with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to address legal and regulatory issues affecting Specialty operations.
- Deliver practical, commercially focused guidance that balances business objectives with legal and reputational risk.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and strategic transactions involving the Specialty business.
- Perform other duties and provide additional legal support as needed.
- Demonstrated expertise in wholesale brokerage, surplus lines, specialty insurance, MGA, MGU and program administrator operations, and related insurance sectors.
- Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks, insurance distribution, and industry practices.
- 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.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Five to eight years of legal experience, with significant experience supporting insurance distribution businesses.
- Enthusiasm for embracing AI and technology-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and business support.
- 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.
The base compensation range for this position is $171,700 - $232,300. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future. Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
- 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!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.
Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
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