Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions — Remote

CSAA; Maine; Remote; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG) is hiring a Sr. Counsel, Commercial Transactions to lead structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex insurance distribution arrangements and reinsurance transactions in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with business partners to translate new models into clear contractual allocations of risk, economic exposure, and regulatory responsibilities. The role requires a J.D., U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and bar admission in good standing in the state of residency.
• 10+ years of experience in a relevant practice area.
• Substantial knowledge of current law and issues within area of specialty.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in an organized, effective, and timely manner.
• Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of complex insurance distribution arrangements, including agency and aggregator relationships.
• Advise on reinsurance transactions, including inbound, outbound, catastrophe, and opportunistic reinsurance.
• Structure complex, often multi-party insurance programs and commercial transactions, including fleet programs, fronting arrangements, high- or 100% deductible structures, collateral arrangements, MGA or program administrator relationships, and related program, third-party claims administration, and service agreements.
• Coordinate suites of interrelated agreements and help business partners translate novel business models into workable legal and commercial structures.
• Partner across the organization on strategic and emerging initiatives, and contribute as needed to other areas handled by the team, including general commercial contracts, intellectual property, and marketing matters.
• Participate in Legal department and company process-improvement initiatives, including thoughtful adoption of new tools and approaches to delivering legal services.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from a U.S. law school

Job description

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG) is hiring a Sr. Counsel, Commercial Transactions to lead structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex insurance distribution arrangements and reinsurance transactions in a remote setting.

You will collaborate with business partners to translate new models into clear contractual allocations of risk, economic exposure, and regulatory responsibilities. The role requires a J.D., U.S.