Public Affairs Counsel at Chubb in New York, NY

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop positions and advocacy strategies on proposed ESG policies and regulations and assist with engagement with trade associations, policymakers, regulators and other stakeholders
• Draft position papers, memoranda and potential legislation in support of ESG issues
• Prepare regular presentations for executive management and the Chubb Board of Directors on ESG issues
• Engage with executive management to on approach to ESG issues, and provide global leadership on ESG across all businesses.
• Perform peer analyses and identify benchmarking indicators
• Assist with ESG target setting and implementation of best practices
• Collaborate with internal experts to create ESG content
• Perform due diligence and regular monitoring of ESG metrics, working with Internal Audit and third parties on data validation
• Partner with internal stakeholders to effectively advise the external community about developments in the Company’s ESG efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm, corporate or government setting
• Experience or interest in ESG issues, and ideally knowledge of industry trends and policy related to ESG.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to adapt to different formats (press releases annual reports, website, etc.) -- a writing sample will be required
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and to proactively engage with a wide range of internal colleagues and external resources.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and finding creative solutions to complex challenges

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. degree from a top-tier U.S. law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. or foreign university or college.