Summary:The
Senior Counsel, Commercial Transactions who will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day contractual legal needs of our HUB business units. This position focuses on representing HUB in connection with a variety of contractual matters, including with insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, insurance carrier and partner agreements, and other commercial, vendor and client-facing agreements. This position may also focus on supporting our corporate insurance and regulatory law practice with insurance research and other legal needs.
Responsibilities:- Provide advice, negotiate, and draft insurance brokerage industry-related client engagement agreements, carrier and partner agreements and other commercial agreements governing vendor and client relationships in a manner consistent with business decisions, policies, legal guidelines and strategy.
- Have significant involvement in contractual matters throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from formation to termination.
- Assist as needed in insurance and regulatory matters for the US legal practice.
- Manage multiple contracts and projects in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
- Work with a wide range of internal clients including senior executives.
- Engage in and drive projects and initiatives in AI at the departmental and at the corporate enterprise level.
Requirements:- Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required, as well as being a member of a State Bar in good standing.
- Minimum of six (6) years' experience in a commercial contracts role in house at a mid or large sized company or at a law firm resulting in a proven record of professional excellence and achievement.
- Experience in the insurance brokerage industry strongly preferred.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a variety of contracts with clients, vendors and other third parties.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills working independently or within a team environment is required.
- Experience working effectively within a team-oriented collaborative organization.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, required; AI, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint competence is preferred.
- Demonstrated record of providing substantive/technical legal advice and support to clients.
- Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively to completion.
- Positive client-service attitude.
- Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
- Exercises good judgment.
- Ability to issue spot and summarize key points succinctly.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department Legal
Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: Doctoral degree
