VP, Business Unit Counsel - Travel/A&H

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) with matching

20 days PTO per year

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Arch Insurance Group Inc. in New York is looking for a trusted advisor for their Travel and Accident & Health business units. The role involves partnering with leadership to guide product development and regulatory strategies while enhancing insurance offerings.

Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor and at least 10 years of legal experience, with skills in commercial contracting and compliance. Competitive compensation ranges from $200,000 to $270,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated understanding of the insurance regulatory environment.
• Strong service orientation and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with teams to enhance insurance offerings.
• Draft and negotiate insurance-related agreements.
• Interpret state and federal insurance regulations.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

10+ years of relevant legal experience

Job description

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

Position Summary

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 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 (KPIs) and metrics, extract data from various sources, analyze data to derive insights, compile data from various sources, and meaningfully interpret and present findings clearly and concisely through reports, dashboards, or presentations to support 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 and Benefits

$200,000 - $270,000 per year. Total individual compensation, including short‑ and long‑term incentives, will be determined based on geographic location, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, and business needs.

Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year; 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Off; basic Life and AD&D Insurance; 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.