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VP, Deputy General Counsel

BCS Financial Corporation
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US

Salary

$300,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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  • This position is a leadership role in the Legal Department, reporting to the General Counsel and servicing internal and external clients.
  • The role involves corporate governance activities for an Insurance Holding Company system with seven subsidiaries, along with contract negotiation and drafting.
  • Candidates must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law, with a minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience in relevant sectors.
  • Experience in drafting complex corporate contracts, particularly in insurance, and managing litigation is strongly preferred.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and may require occasional overnight travel.

Position Overview 

This position will report to the General Counsel and have a leadership role in the Legal Department and the broader organization.  The position will assist with the day-to-day functioning of the Legal Department and servicing all the Department's internal and external clients.   


Essential Elements 

  • Corporate governance activities for an Insurance Holding Company system including 7 operating subsidiaries.  
  • Contract negotiation and drafting including reinsurance agreements, administrative services agreements and other vendor contracts. 
  • Provide legal support to Business Leaders across the organization 
  • Litigation management 


Requirements 


Education and Certifications 

  • Juris Doctor from accredited law school required 
  • Licensed to practice law required 


Experience  

  • Minimum 10-15 years of legal experience with a law firm, insurance or reinsurance organization 
  • Drafting and interpretation of complex corporate contracts and agreements; experience with reinsurance agreements, administrative services agreements,  insurance agency contracts and other insurance documents strongly preferred 
  • Structuring and negotiating business transactions 
  • Recent experience in a strong customer-centric environment 
  • Background in a variety of life, health, casualty and liability insurance products is desirable 
  •  Litigation and claim management for insurance company is highly desirable 
  • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence by insurance companies.  
  •  People Management experience preferred 


Travel Required 

  • Occasional overnight travel may be periodically required  


Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to work in fast-paced professional business environment is essential.   

Compensation And Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is 

$300,000

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of the month following the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist for more information about our total rewards package.



 


 


 





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