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Aspida · 20 hours ago

Reinsurance Attorney

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aspida is a tech-driven insurance carrier focused on providing retirement solutions and annuity products. The Associate General Counsel – Reinsurance will manage legal aspects of reinsurance operations, provide legal support for M&A transactions, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the legal aspects of the company’s reinsurance operations, including the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of reinsurance agreements

Provide legal advice on reinsurance market trends, regulatory compliance, risk management, and emerging legal issues in the reinsurance industry

Work closely with internal stakeholders to assess legal risks, opportunities, and strategies within the reinsurance portfolio

Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and documentation

Advise on regulatory approvals and compliance issues related to transactions in the reinsurance and insurance sectors

Draft, negotiate, and manage ancillary agreements that support reinsurance operations, including broker agreements, service contracts, trust agreements, and other commercial arrangements

Ensure that ancillary agreements comply with regulatory standards and mitigate legal and operational risks

Develop and implement legal strategies that align with business goals and mitigate risks associated with the reinsurance business line

Advise on potential litigation risks or disputes arising from reinsurance transactions and work with the litigation team to manage any legal proceedings

Stay current on industry regulations, developments, and best practices related to reinsurance, M&A, and ancillary agreements

Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial contracts, including vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements and other general corporate contracts

Advise on corporate and legal entity expansion and restructuring options

Assist with other strategic initiatives as necessary

Preparation of transaction-related materials for board, regulator, rating agency and other stakeholder review

Work closely with business leaders, finance, compliance, and operational teams to ensure effective legal and business decision-making

Provide legal counsel and support to other departments as required

Qualification

Law degreeReinsurance experienceM&A transactionsRegulatory complianceLegal strategyAnalytic skillsSuperior judgmentProblem-solving skillsCollaborative approachCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Law degree and member in good standing of a State Bar

5+ years of relevant transactions experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel

Experience with and/or deep interest in insurance and reinsurance

Demonstrated commitment to excellence in the provision of legal advice

Strong analytic and problem-solving skills

Collaborative approach

Ability to work effectively in a high-pressured and fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate flexibility handling multiple projects, both large and small, while maintaining a high level of detail-orientation

Superior judgment

Benefits

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Full Benefits Package Available

Company

Aspida

We’re Aspida – a tech-leading, agile insurance company that provides life and annuity solutions with speed, simplicity, and security to enhance well-planned retirement and wealth management strategies.

Founded in 2015

Durham, North Carolina, USA

51-200 employees