Head of Legal

United National Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Educational assistance program

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

A property and casualty insurance company based in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking a Corporate Governance and Legal Leader. The role encompasses overseeing corporate governance, ensuring SEC compliance, and providing legal support for significant transactions. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in corporate law. The position offers a collaborative work environment with numerous professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate law.
• Strong understanding of securities laws and corporate governance.
• Active membership in a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate governance functions and compliance.
• Lead SEC reporting and disclosures.
• Guide legal team and manage external counsel.
• Support Board of Directors with governance issues.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Public-company governance

SEC compliance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

AI governance understanding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses – and we’re on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

What GBLI offers you:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awarness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

Essential Duties & Functions

Corporate Governance & Legal Leadership

• Oversee all corporate governance functions, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and governance best practices.
• Advise directors and executives on duties, governance standards, committee structures, charters, and evolving governance expectations.
• Maintain and update governing documents, including bylaws, policies, Board guidelines, and committee charters.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization on corporate law, compliance obligations, and legal risk.

Securities Law & SEC Compliance

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all SEC‑mandated reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures.
• Ensure all public disclosures meet regulatory standards for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and adjust internal policies and controls accordingly.

Board Advisory & Support

• Coordinates cross‑functional responses and information flow to the Board, serving as the central point for organizing inputs, clarifying issues, and maintaining strong, trust‑based relationships with directors.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Board of Directors.
• Directs the preparation, quality, and contextual framing of Board and committee materials in conjunction with management and Board committee Chairs, ensuring directors are fully informed and equipped for effective oversight. Assist with the management of Board agendas, meeting schedules, briefing materials, and post‑meeting follow‑ups.
• Support directors with timely responses to governance and regulatory questions.

Investor Relations Oversight

• Oversee Investor Relations activities, ensuring alignment between legal, financial, and external communications.
• Work closely with Finance and Communications/Marketing to ensure investor materials, earnings announcements, and market disclosures are accurate, compliant, and consistent.
• Support preparation for investor meetings, analyst engagements, and public reporting cycles.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across the organization; develop policies and controls to mitigate those risks.
• Oversee corporate compliance programs and employee education on relevant legal and governance requirements.
• Provide counsel on insurance regulatory matters as applicable to the company’s operating environment.

M&A and Transactional Support

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other significant corporate transactions.
• Lead due diligence and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to ensure high performance and strong subject‑matter expertise.
• Establish clear objectives, ensure efficient legal department operations, and manage external counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the state bar is essential
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in corporate law, with significant exposure to public‑company governance and SEC compliance.
• Demonstrated experience advising Boards of Directors or senior executive teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues clearly and succinctly.
• Proven leadership experience managing legal professionals and driving departmental performance.
• Expert knowledge of corporate governance principles and securities laws.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and compliance concepts, including ethical use, regulatory considerations, and risk‑mitigation practices related to AI technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate legal processes through the strategic use of AI technologies, including leveraging automation and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision‑making within the Legal function.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with directors, executives, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, particularly in regulatory filings and disclosure materials.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills for managing Board‑related workflows.
• Experience within property & casualty insurance or another heavily regulated financial services environment.
• Prior public‑company experience, especially related to investor communications and public disclosures.
• Familiarity with rating agency interactions and regulatory bodies relevant to the insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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