Ocean Marine Counsel – NYC

Oliver James Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Marine Counsel in New York City seeks an experienced insurance attorney to support its US operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in insurance law, with exposure to marine coverages and regulatory matters.

The role offers collaborative work with business stakeholders across underwriting, claims, and product development, drafting policy wordings, reviewing agreements, and advising on complex coverage issues in an international environment.

Qualifications

• JD and active bar membership.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Background in insurance law, ideally ocean marine exposures (P&I, H&M, cargo, or liability).

Responsibilities

• Marine Insurance: Support marine and specialty insurance matters, including policy terms and related legal issues.
• Policy Wording & Product Development: Review and draft policy wordings, endorsements, and insurance documentation.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Advise on insurance regulatory requirements and compliance matters.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate insurance-related agreements.
• Insurance Coverage: Advise on policy interpretation, coverage matters, and complex claims.
• Business Partnership: Provide practical legal guidance to underwriting, claims, and other business teams.

Skills

Insurance law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ocean Marine Counsel

New York City

Our client, an established international insurance organization, may have an interest in an experienced insurance attorney to support its growing US operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in insurance law, with experience across marine insurance, coverage, claims, product development, or regulatory matters.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded attorney who enjoys working collaboratively with business stakeholders and advising on complex insurance matters within an international environment.

Role & Responsibilities

Marine Insurance: Support marine and specialty insurance matters, including policy terms and related legal issues.

Policy Wording & Product Development: Review and draft policy wordings, endorsements, and insurance documentation.

Regulatory & Compliance: Advise on insurance regulatory requirements and compliance matters.

Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate insurance-related agreements.

Insurance Coverage: Advise on policy interpretation, coverage matters, and complex claims.

Business Partnership: Provide practical legal guidance to underwriting, claims, and other business teams.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership.

Approximately 5+ years of relevant legal experience.

Background in insurance law, ideally with in-house exposure to ocean marine (e.g., P&I, H&M, marine cargo, or marine liability).

Location

New York City

Why This Role?

An opportunity to contribute to an established international insurance organization with a growing US presence, offering exposure to complex insurance matters and collaboration across legal and business functions.