Senior Counsel - Strategic Insurance & Benefits

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG); New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking a strategic Legal Counsel & Business Advisor in New Orleans, LA. You will advise senior leaders across PALIG and subsidiaries, guiding insurance operations, regulatory matters, and strategic transactions.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and collaboration with Compliance and ERM teams. You will review contracts like MGA, TPA, producer, and reinsurance agreements, contributing to governance and governance documents while managing

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Current Bar admission in any state; ability to register as in-house counsel in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic legal advisor to PALIG and its subsidiaries.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance on insurance operations, corporate initiatives, regulatory matters, and strategic transactions.
• Identify legal risks with stakeholders and develop solutions aligned to organizational goals.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory agencies and legal issues affecting PALIG’s interests.
• Review and draft contracts and policies, including MGU/TPA/Producer agreements and other service provider contracts.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) is seeking a strategic Legal Counsel & Business Advisor in New Orleans, LA. You will advise senior leaders across PALIG and subsidiaries, guiding insurance operations, regulatory matters, and strategic transactions.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge and collaboration with Compliance and ERM teams. You will review contracts like MGA, TPA, producer, and reinsurance agreements, contributing to governance and governance documents while managing