Assistant General Counsel
CFC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year
About the role
- Act as the primary legal and regulatory adviser for CFC USA Inc, covering US federal and state law, insurance regulation, licensing, NYDFS obligations, data privacy (including CCPA), AI regulation and employment law
- Partner closely with Group Legal and Compliance to ensure policies, controls and escalation processes are aligned with Group risk appetite
- Review, negotiate and manage US‑law governed commercial contracts, including supplier agreements and leases
- Provide legal oversight of fronting arrangements, including contractual management and ongoing regulatory compliance
- Lead regulatory engagement, including liaison with regulators, preparation of filings and returns, and reporting to boards and committees
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and translate change into practical, business‑ready guidance
- Maintain and develop standard legal templates, including producer agreements, delegated authority and NDA templates
- Support Group Legal on strategic initiatives such as potential M&A, portfolio acquisitions and cross‑border projects
- Work collaboratively across underwriting, operations, compliance and leadership teams to provide clear, pragmatic advice
- In conjunction with Group Legal, provide oversight of relevant legal and compliance matters for CFC Security Inc
Requirements
- US-qualified attorney with significant post‑qualification experience
- Extensive in‑house insurance experience, ideally within an MGA or delegated authority model
- Strong knowledge of US admitted and E&S market regulation, licensing and compliance requirements
- Deep understanding of US federal and state legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Experience overseeing both legal and compliance functions within a US insurance business
- The confidence and judgement to advise senior stakeholders and Boards with clarity and credibility
- Experience line‑managing or overseeing a US legal and compliance team
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance regulatory rigour and commercial outcomes
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
US federal lawstate lawinsurance regulationlicensingdata privacyAI regulationemployment lawcontract negotiationregulatory compliancelegal oversight
Soft Skills
collaborativepragmaticconfidencejudgementclaritycredibilityleadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
US-qualified attorney