VP, Assistant General Counsel, Legal & Compliance Group

Job Description - VP, Assistant General Counsel, Legal & Compliance Group (2600000B)

Job Description

Will handle general business contract review and drafting; assist with corporate matters and transactions; assist with data protection, privacy and artificial intelligence laws and agreements; assist with employment matters; and handle the legal review of marketing materials globally.

• General commercial/vendor contract review, drafting, negotiation and identifying and advising business functions of material issues and considerations.
• Assist with corporate matters and transactions.
• Monitor and assist with data protection, privacy and artificial intelligence laws, agreements and requests.
• Oversee the legal review of press releases, marketing materials and other public disclosures.
• Assist with employment matters and monitor relevant laws.
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance requirements, as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis; drafting legal memoranda.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

• 4+ years of corporate law experience with a large New York law firm, corporate legal department or other professional services firm.
• Member of the New York State Bar.
• Ability to independently negotiate and draft general business contracts.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry a plus.
• Experience with litigation or employment disputes a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in all media.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse organization.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment.

$180,000 - $225,000

The annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment.

Base salary represents one component of Allied World’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients, cedents and trading partners with thoughtful service and meaningful coverages since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities that allow us to think and respond in non-traditional ways.

Our generous benefits package includes:
Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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