Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings

XL CATLIN; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Legal Counsel to join their Global Wordings team. This role involves providing expert legal advice on policy language and collaborating with underwriting teams across various product lines. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal drafting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and inclusivity, and contribute to developing solutions that address complex commercial risks in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Savings Plan

Family Friendly Leave Benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in at least one state with a Law Degree.
• Experience in coverage matters and policy drafting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on policy forms and endorsements.
• Engage with stakeholders to support new insurance products.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Policy Review

Insurance Law

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Job Description - Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings (25AAAL02D20241211)

Job Description

Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings (

Job Number:

25AAAL02D20241211 )

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Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings

Exton, PA I Stamford, CT I Hartford, CT I New York, NY I USA

Our Legal team has an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and adaptable person to join them as Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings. You will be an integral part of the dynamic Global Wordings team and the wider legal function supporting the underwriting business across all product lines in US, Canada and Bermuda, covering a wide variety of complex commercial risks. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical drafting skills and advisory services to the underwriters, their clients and brokers in order to provide a service differentiator for AXA XL.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Providing Wordings/Legal advice and technical subject matter expertise to Underwriting across multiple business lines on policy forms and manuscript endorsements, including reviewing our existing products, new products and those of other insurers in order to provide thoughtful and timely review and advice regarding policy language with a focus on delivering a practical commercial solution to issues raised.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to support new insurance products or enhance existing products, steering innovation for the AXA XL brand.
• Proactive engagement with internal units including international Wordings colleagues, Claims, Compliance, and Global Corporate Underwriting in order to deliver on organizational projects and initiatives.
• Provide legal advice regarding coverage terms and conditions and assist in filing strategy and objection-handling.
• Assist with strategic projects within the Global Wordings team and other Legal teams.

You will report to the Legal Counsel - Products and Wordings.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Qualifications : Law Degree from an accredited law school is required, and you must be a licensed attorney in at least one state.
• Experience : some experience in-house at an insurer, or comparable law firm experience in coverage matters and policy drafting, in casualty and/or commercial property insurance space.
• Knowledge : Experience in Claims, Underwriting and/or coverage litigation. Knowledgeable in insurance laws and regulations.Experience in multiple lines of business (including Specialty and/or E&S) and hands-on product development preferred. Cross-border experience (particularly Canada or Bermuda market) and bilingual or near-bilingual proficiency in French a plus.
• Skills : Ability to work without close supervision and solve problems in an efficient manner. Eagerness to learn about new lines of business, products and processes. Ability to prioritize competing tasks under time pressure. Not afraid to ask questions. Willingness to learn and to drive your own professional growth.
• Strategic Thinking : Proactive problem-solver who is able to facilitate discussions and engage with colleagues at different levels of seniority. Creative, outside-the-box thinker.
• Communication and Negotiation : Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, negotiation and presentation skills. Build rapport and credibility with business partners due to your ability to clearly communicate your Wordings and Legal guidance grounded in your subject-matter-expertise.

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AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’ s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 83,000 – 145,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’ s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Location

: US-PA-Exton

Other Locations

: US-CT-Stamford, US-CT-Hartford, US-NY-New York

Job Field

Job Field

: Legal, Compliance & Risk

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.