Head of Legal

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses – and we’re on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awarness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

• Oversee all corporate governance functions, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and governance best practices.
• Advise directors and executives on duties, governance standards, committee structures, charters, and evolving governance expectations.
• Maintain and update governing documents, including bylaws, policies, Board guidelines, and committee charters.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor across the organization on corporate law, compliance obligations, and legal risk.

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all SEC‑mandated reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and other required disclosures.
• Ensure all public disclosures meet regulatory standards for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Monitor changes in securities regulations and adjust internal policies and controls accordingly.

• Coordinates cross‑functional responses and information flow to the Board, serving as the central point for organizing inputs, clarifying issues, and maintaining strong, trust‑based relationships with directors.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Board of Directors.
• Directs the preparation, quality, and contextual framing of Board and committee materials in conjunction with management and Board committee Chairs, ensuring directors are fully informed and equipped for effective oversight. Assist with the management of Board agendas, meeting schedules, briefing materials, and post‑meeting follow‑ups.
• Support directors with timely responses to governance and regulatory questions.

• Oversee Investor Relations activities, ensuring alignment between legal, financial, and external communications.
• Work closely with Finance and Communications/Marketing to ensure investor materials, earnings announcements, and market disclosures are accurate, compliant, and consistent.
• Support preparation for investor meetings, analyst engagements, and public reporting cycles.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across the organization; develop policies and controls to mitigate those risks.
• Oversee corporate compliance programs and employee education on relevant legal and governance requirements.
• Provide counsel on insurance regulatory matters as applicable to the company’s operating environment.

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other significant corporate transactions.
• Lead due diligence and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to ensure high performance and strong subject‑matter expertise.
• Establish clear objectives, ensure efficient legal department operations, and manage external counsel relationships.

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the state bar is essential
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