Associate Legal Counsel

Ryan Specialty

Associate Legal Counsel negotiating and drafting insurance agreements for Ryan Specialty. Advising executives and business units on contracts, compliance, and legal risk.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $102,400 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting legal agreements, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance within trading-partner agreements. Proficient in providing legal advice to executives and handling complex legal matters involving multiple stakeholders.

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Law DegreeLicense To Practice LawLegal Research SkillsNegotiation And DraftingRisk Management Techniques

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Hard Skills

Negotiating AgreementsDrafting Legal DocumentsContract Terms InterpretationRisk EvaluationOpen Brokerage AgreementsBinding Authority AgreementsDelegated Underwriting Authority Agreements

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Market Security ProtocolsLegal ComplianceBusiness DecisionsStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and draft agreements, amendments, and other legal documents
Provide timely legal advice to executives regarding agreements between Ryan entities and trading partners
Ensure compliance with the Company’s market security protocols
Advise business units on contract terms
Research and evaluate risk factors related to business decisions and operations
Apply risk management techniques and proactively advise on potential legal issues
Communicate and negotiate with external parties
Handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders
Build productive relationships and contribute to resolving legal matters
Apply company policies and procedures to trading-partner agreements
Collaborate with experienced team professionals
Develop expertise in open brokerage and binding authority agreements, including Delegated Underwriting Authority agreements with Lloyd’s of London

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree with 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience
License to practice law in at least one state
Legal research skills involving contract terms and principles of contract interpretation
Knowledge or ability to develop expertise in open brokerage and binding authority agreements
Knowledge or ability to develop expertise in Delegated Underwriting Authority agreements with Lloyd’s of London
Ability to negotiate and draft agreements, amendments, and legal documents
Ability to advise executives and business units on contract terms and legal issues
Ability to research and evaluate legal and operational risk factors
Ability to apply risk management techniques
Ability to communicate and negotiate with external parties
Ability to handle complex matters involving multiple stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
Paid parental leave
Mental health services
Bonuses for full-time roles
Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities