Counsel

MSIG USA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in New Jersey seeks an experienced Counsel to provide legal guidance and oversee compliance with US laws. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in the property/casualty insurance sector. Key responsibilities include managing legal matters, supervising external counsel, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $200,000 to $230,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• 5+ years’ experience in a property/casualty insurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist with administrative or legal matters for the corporate legal department.
• Manage and supervise external legal counsel for litigation support.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree from an accredited US university

Job description

Company Overview

MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.

Summary / Job Purpose

The Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance and oversight for MSIG USA to ensure compliance with laws and regulations affecting US operations. The Counsel is the principal assistant to the head of the corporate legal department and is responsible for the administrative or legal affairs of the corporation that are delegated by the overseeing General Counsel.

Essential Functions

Litigation and Legal Responsibilities

• Assists the head of the corporate legal department with administrative or legal matters, including the planning, organizing and managing of work activities assigned to staff attorneys by the General Counsel.
• Handles complex legal matters with multiple stakeholders and provides sound solutions and strategies for resolution.
• Manages and supervises a network of external legal counsel to provide litigation support and other legal services in a quality, cost‑effective manner.
• Responds to subpoenas and coordinates various discovery requests in connection with any litigation.
• Collaborates with management to devise efficient defense strategies.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensures the company is in compliance with all legal and regulatory matters affecting US operations.
• Applies effective risk management techniques and offers proactive advice on possible legal issues.

Contract Review

• Prepares, reviews and negotiates company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree from an accredited US university required. Active license to practice law is required.
• 10+ years’ legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• 5+ years’ experience in a property/casualty insurance environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Why Join MSIG USA?

At MSIG USA, strength comes from experience — and vision. Backed by a 350-year global legacy, we are forging a path forward in specialty insurance with the same stability and discipline that define our foundation. We are focused on innovation that matters: data‑driven, client‑focused, and built for long‑term impact.

You’ll join a company that values performance, integrity, and purposeful growth. Your role here is more than a job — it’s a commitment to delivering excellence alongside a high‑performing, collaborative team.

Competitive Compensation Package Includes

Competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a performance‑based bonus.

SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $200,000.00 – $230,000.00 per year. This is a good‑faith assessment of the salary range for this position only. In determining the actual salary within this range, MSIG USA will consider a candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job‑related factors.

Additional Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a generous employer match and profit‑sharing contribution.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Flexible spending programs.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
• Paid time off program.
• Paid charitable leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.