Legal Counsel - Credit & Surety (Hybrid)

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Description:

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Solutions (CorSo) Legal Team to provide transactional, regulatory and legal support to our North America (NA) Credit & Surety business unit, which underwrites insurance primarily in surety, as well as in trade finance, project & infrastructure finance, commodity finance and political risk. In this role, you will work closely with Credit & Surety business stakeholders, including the Head Commercial Surety NA and the Head Contract Surety NA, to help the Credit & Surety business grow, move fast and manage risk intelligently. You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing global legal team that values pragmatism, sound judgement, and strong relationships. You will report to the Head of Credit & Surety Legal.

About the role:

In this role you will act as the principal legal advisor to the CorSo Credit & Surety business in the US and Canada and will: Provide pragmatic legal advice designed to enable and support Credit & Surety business growth in NA in compliance with applicable state and insurance laws and regulations, while clearly articulating legal risks and opportunities. Be a subject-matter expert in NA Contract and Commercial Surety, including drafting and negotiating bond forms, indemnity agreements, co-surety agreements and agency agreements. Support underwriters at every stage of the transaction life cycle, facilitate the closing of transactions, and also advise on any restructuring and unwinding of transactions. Advise on relevant licensing and regulatory issues in relation to Credit & Surety transactions and work closely with other internal experts in the management of regulatory relationships. Provide legal support for internal group projects and strategic initiatives with key constituencies (Finance, Tax, Operations, Underwriting, Sales). Support legal entity management and corporate governance related issues, working closely with other regional legal team members Partner and collaborate with various regional and functional stakeholders within the company (such as other Legal teams, Compliance, Actuarial, Compliance, Contracts and Wordings, Finance, Internal Audit, Operations, Risk and Underwriting) to ensure holistic assessment and mitigation of risks Apply legal practices and controls that comply with Group guidelines, local corporate governance practice, statutory requirements and applicable regulatory agencies for CorSo regional entities About the

Team:

In this position, you will be a part of the CorSo Credit & Surety Legal team, which consists of eight lawyers located across North America, Europe, and Asia. This is a largely transactional role providing legal support to underwriters, product managers, risk managers, and claims specialists in a highly commercial way. The legal team works closely with the C&S business unit as trusted advisors; balancing growth ambitions with regulatory discipline and reputational protection. You will be close to decision makers and directly see the results of your work. As an NA based Credit & Surety counsel, you will also work closely with the CorSo NA Legal team, which consists of ten lawyers.

About You:

You're a proactive legal professional with an ability to meet competing deadlines and work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You combine technical excellence with commercial awareness, enabling you to provide pragmatic solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives. Your strong communication skills allow you to explain complex legal concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, and develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

You bring:

Admitted to the bar of at least one state in the United States, preferably Illinois, Kansas, or Missouri, depending on hiring office Minimum of 6 years' legal experience in a large law firm setting or financial services, organization; specific experience with credit insurance, surety bonds/guarantees or banking/finance is highly preferred Ability to identify, research and analyze difficult issues in ambiguous circumstances and to concisely summarize complex issues for senior leaders is a key requirement Experience in advising on insurance or financial services licensing and regulatory aspects An understanding of direct and excess lines domestic and international insurance, as well as distribution networks, broker and agency relationships Experience in negotiating, drafting, and amending contractual agreements, specifically bond forms, indemnity agreements, co-surety agreements agency and distribution High personal integrity, with ability to apply highest ethical standards and maintain independence as a lawyer Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment "Can-do" mindset with dedication to continuous learning and development Comfort working independently while collaborating with a global team Why Join Us? Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of Swiss Re Group. Our Legal team plays a critical role in enabling innovation, supporting growth, and safeguarding the franchise. Similar Jobs Senior Counsel Regulatory Compliance (Hybrid) Emerson Electric Co Saint Louis, MO Remote Senior Counsel - Privacy, Compliance & Contract... Cyderes Kansas City, MO Remote Senior Counsel, Data Privacy & Security (Remote) RGA Reinsurance Company Chesterfield, MO Full Time Intellectual Property Counsel Nidec Motor Corporation Saint Louis, MO Full Time Associate General Counsel Litigation (Hybrid) Emerson Electric Co Saint Louis, MO Remote Counsel Novogradac & Company, LLP St. Louis, MO Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .