Contracts Attorney

Hippo; Austin, Dallas, Morristown (TX, TX, NJ); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy Hippos Benefits

Equity

Training and Career Growth

Flexible Time Off

Little Hippos Program

Hippo Habitat

Job summary

Hippo seeks a Contracts Attorney to draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance and program administration agreements, ensuring compliance and strategic risk mitigation. The role reports to the General Counsel and requires 4+ years in related drafting, with US-state licensing.

The position is hybrid across Morristown, NJ / Dallas, TX / Austin, TX, offering equity and comprehensive benefits. Excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of market conditions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and licensed to practice law in the US.
• 4+ years drafting reinsurance, program administration, or related agreements.
• Ability to clearly articulate issues to multiple departments and manage regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance, program administration, and claims agreements with risk mitigation in mind.
• Create and implement processes to capture and respond to wording issues, including escalation.
• Make timely decisions after required approvals with full risk assessments.
• Understand business drivers and raise critical issues when needed, taking ownership of actions.
• Work autonomously while incorporating feedback from underwriting peers, reinsurers, and management.
• Demonstrate collegiality, efficiency, proactivity and curiosity.
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school or international equivalent

Licensed to practice and member in good standing / ability to reactivate in at least one US state

Job description

Austin, Texas, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Title: Contracts Attorney

Location: Morristown, NJ / Dallas, TX / Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Reporting to: General Counsel

About Hippo

Hippo was built on apromise:make homeownership effortless.Nearly adecade later, thatmissionstill drives us.Weuse technologyanddatato helpour customers stay ahead ofproblemsandprotect what mattersmost.

Today, that sametech-nativeapproach powers our work beyond homeowners.Hippooperatesas a diversifiedcarrierplatform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences.Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ifyou'reenergized by buildingwhat'snext,we'dlove to meet you.

About You

You are an insurance professional with experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating program agreements and reinsurance agreements. You understand the impact of market conditions on insurance activities,proceduresand wordings. Youare able toclearly and succinctly articulate issuesto the various departments, evaluate the risks associated with the (re)insurance activities and to develop commercial risk mitigation options, while ensuring all operations are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

• Strategically, efficiently, andtimelydraft, review, and negotiate reinsurance,program administration,andclaimsagreementsconsidering risk mitigation wording and trends in contract interpretation
• Create and implement processes to capture and respond to wording issues, including an escalation process
• Promptly make decisions and/or roll out decisions, after any required approvals, reflecting all available information and appropriate risk assessments
• Understand relevant business drivers, the ability to identify and raise critical issues/points when needed, and take ownership of your actions and responses
• Work autonomously, while considering feedback from underwriting peers, reinsurers, and management
• Exemplify collegiality, efficiency, proactivity and curiosity
• Have strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must Haves

• J.D. from an accredited law school or international equivalent
• Licensed to practice and a member in good standing/the ability to immediately reactivate membership in at least one US state
• At least 4+ years in drafting reinsurance agreements, program administration agreements, and/or related agreements

Benefits and Perks

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation
• Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees

The Morristown, NJ base pay range for this role is $167,500 - $245,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.