VP, Corporate Counsel & Data Privacy Leader

Vantage Risk Companies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible work environment

Competitive time off plans

Job summary

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Corporate Counsel to advise on governance, contracts, data privacy and employment matters for our insurance operations. You will support executives across Finance, Operations, and Technology, shaping strategy amid evolving regulation in a fast-growing re/insurance platform.

The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, with bonus potential, competitive benefits, and a flexible work environment in a dynamic, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 10-15 years of counsel experience in corporate law, ideally in the Insurance/Reinsurance industry.
• Experience in data privacy and cybersecurity law and/or employment law a plus.
• Superior writing and language comprehension skills.
• Strong analytical acumen.
• Ability to deliver practical, business-minded advice.
• Demonstrate a high proficiency in time management, leadership, organizational influence, and project management skills.
• Have a proven track record of results achievement, collaboration, teamwork, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a broad spectrum of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and actionable regulatory/legal/operational guidance to leaders in all areas of the business on issues involving corporate, financial, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment and tax matters.
• Draft Board resolutions, support preparation of Board materials and coordinate communications with Board and shareholders.
• Review financial statement notes, management representation letters, and audit materials for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
• Advise on a wide variety of technology matters, including cybersecurity, data privacy and artificial intelligence.
• Lead legal team's efforts with respect to vendor contracts, including review, negotiation and coordination with related risk management activities including vendor due diligence.
• Support risk management in assessing risks and implementing controls and governance.
• Support preparation and filing of various corporate regulatory filings, including Holding Company Act filings, in relevant jurisdictions as needed.
• Support strategic initiatives as needed, including legal due diligence for potential transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other business activities to assess legal risks and support decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement compliance programs to minimize legal risk, including assisting in developing, revising and implementing company policies and procedures, delivering training and tracking compliance matters.
• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices affecting the U.S. re/insurance market, including data privacy and cyber security, and ensure the company's operations comply with these requirements.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Vice President, Corporate Counsel to advise on governance, contracts, data privacy and employment matters for our insurance operations. You will support executives across Finance, Operations, and Technology, shaping strategy amid evolving regulation in a fast-growing re/insurance platform.

The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, with bonus potential, competitive benefits, and a flexible work environment in a dynamic, collaborative team.