Associate General Counsel – U.S. Retail Brokerage
Howden, A Chart Industries Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • Florida • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $275,000 - $350,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as a trusted second-in-command to the General Counsel supporting U.S. retail insurance brokerage operations
- Help shape a high-growth business in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- Act as a legal advisor covering both specialty and retail insurance broking lines
- Support the General Counsel in business strategy, governance, and operational planning
- Participate in executive-level discussions providing legal insight on commercial and regulatory matters
- Assist in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures for a high-growth business model
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as industry-specific regulations
- Manage U.S.-based litigation and disputes, coordinating with external counsel
- Collaborate with Chief Risk Officer, Chief Data Privacy Officer, and IT to build compliant systems
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Significant in-house counsel experience preferred
- Strong background in U.S. insurance, commercial, and regulatory law
- Deep knowledge of the retail insurance brokerage landscape and regulatory frameworks for specialty and broking
- Experience in private equity-backed businesses or dynamic environments highly valued
- Experience working in a multinational or matrixed environment is desirable
- Strategic and operational leadership
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High integrity and sound judgment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
- Life and Disability insurance
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Hard Skills & Tools
Juris Doctor (JD)U.S. insurance lawcommercial lawregulatory lawlitigation managementlegal policy developmentcomplianceproject managementnegotiation
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipoperational leadershipcommunicationnegotiationintegrityjudgmentindependencecollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
active license to practice law