Senior Counsel, North American Insurance

Acrisure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 172,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Wellness resources and Calm app

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - North American Insurance to advise on wholesale brokerage, MGA/MGU, and related insurance operations. The role supports growth with practical, risk-based legal counsel and regulatory considerations.

The role requires extensive experience in insurance distribution, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment. On-site collaboration and leadership are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Five to eight years of legal experience, with significant experience supporting insurance distribution businesses.
• Enthusiasm for AI and technology-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and business support.
• In-house experience supporting insurance brokers, wholesalers, MGAs, program administrators, carriers, or specialty insurance organizations is preferred.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice regarding wholesale brokerage operations, MGA, MGU and program administration arrangements, retail-wholesale relationships, surplus lines matters, and distribution of Specialty insurance products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial agreements supporting the Specialty business (including brokerage agreements, producer agreements, carrier agreements, program administrator agreements, MGA and MGU agreements, binding authority agreements, confidentiality agreements, etc.).
• Develop and maintain template agreements, playbooks, and clause libraries to enhance consistency and accelerate transaction timelines.
• Evaluate legal risks associated with new products, programs, carrier relationships, and business opportunities.
• Advise executive leadership on business initiatives, growth opportunities, regulatory developments, and legal risks.
• Provide legal guidance regarding insurance distribution regulations carrier audits, and carrier contractual obligations.
• Partner with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to address legal and regulatory issues affecting Specialty operations.
• Deliver practical, commercially focused guidance that balances business objectives with legal and reputational risk.
• Support acquisitions, integrations, and strategic transactions involving the Specialty business.
• Perform other duties and provide additional legal support as needed.

Skills

Wholesale brokerage expertise

Surplus lines knowledge

MGA/MGU program administration

Regulatory understanding

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Complex matters management

Education

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Acrisure is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - North American Insurance to advise on wholesale brokerage, MGA/MGU, and related insurance operations. The role supports growth with practical, risk-based legal counsel and regulatory considerations.

The role requires extensive experience in insurance distribution, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment. On-site collaboration and leadership are emphasized.