VP, Business Unit Counsel - Travel/A&H

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

20 days PTO

401k with generous matching

Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. is seeking a legal partner to collaborate with business units in Jersey City. This role involves guiding product development and regulatory strategy while supporting the Travel and Accident & Health divisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and 10+ years of experience, with expertise in commercial contracting and strong communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including significant PTO and various insurance coverages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in insurance regulatory compliance and corporate matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong service orientation and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with leaders in compliance and product development.
• Draft and negotiate various insurance-related agreements.
• Monitor state and federal insurance regulations.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Understanding of insurance regulations

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

10+ years of relevant legal experience

Job description

We are a collaborative, forward-thinking company with a culture built on expertise, curiosity, shared problem solving, and a mindset that embraces possibility.

Position Summary

Arch is a place where legal, business, and operational teams work side-by-side to build solutions that move the industry forward. We are adding to our legal team a partner who closely collaborates with the business to move boldly, think creatively, and deliver solutions that help our insurance operations thrive.

Trusted advisor to our Travel and Accident & Health business units, partnering closely with leadership to guide product development, regulatory strategy, commercial distribution, marketing, and claims. Key role in enabling Arch's travel protection plans, travel medical assistance services, and specialty A&H offerings.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with leaders in compliance, operations, product development, and technology to support initiatives that modernize and enhance our insurance offerings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance-related agreements, including vendor contracts, distribution agreements, and program agreements.
• Monitor and interpret evolving state and federal insurance regulations, helping business partners anticipate changes and adapt proactively.
• Support innovation efforts by advising on new products, digital tools, and emerging business models within the Travel and A&H space.
• Contribute to a collaborative legal culture that values knowledge-sharing, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in insurance regulatory/compliance or personal/quasi-personal lines, transactional, or corporate matters.
• Exceptional diligence and analytical skills.
• A practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with operational and strategic realities and translate legal requirements into clear actionable guidance.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence across functions.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new approaches in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.
• Responsiveness and strong service orientation.
• Capability to identify key performance indicators and metrics, extract data from various sources, analyze data to derive insights, compile data from various sources, and meaningfully interpret and present the findings clearly and concisely through reports, dashboards, or presentations to support making effective decisions.
• Demonstrated understanding of the insurance regulatory environment.
• Experience interfacing effectively with all levels of management and with both internal and external constituents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic developing environment.
• Occasional travel to alternate office locations may be required.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Background in Travel or Accident & Health products.
• Knowledge of Travel & A&H ecosystems, distribution models, regulatory frameworks, and compliance.
• Experience with digital distribution, affiliate marketing, or embedded insurance.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house or major law firm).

Compensation

$200,000 - $270,000 per year base salary range (incentive eligible).

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short- & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope and responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability and specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of volunteer time offer; basic Life and A&D Insurance as well as short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave up to 10 weeks; student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement, backup child and elder care; and more. Learn more on available benefits.