Senior Corporate Attorney

HUB International • Chicago, IL • 16h ago

About Specialty Program Group:

Specialty Program Group LLC ("SPG") is a leading specialty platform headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance operations spanning underwriting management, digital solutions, wholesale and specialty retail brokerage, and insurance services. SPG is a wholly-owned affiliate of HUB International Limited ("HUB"), which is a fast-growing, global insurance brokerage with over 17,000 employees in more than 530 offices throughout North America. Headquartered in Chicago, HUB also boasts a top company culture that is collaborative and focused on its employees to deliver great results for its clients. For more information, please visit specialtyprogramgroup.com and hubinternational.com .

About The Position :

Reporting directly to SPG's General Counsel, this is an opportunity to join a dynamic legal team that supports numerous high-growth business units across fascinating niche insurance industries. We are looking to add a smart, hard-working, engaged and engaging lawyer to the team, someone who values collaboration, teamwork and diving head-first into challenges. We believe people work best when they're relaxed and having fun, and we are committed to maintaining that attitude across everything we do.

The preferred candidate will reside in Chicago, IL and report to our downtown office at 150 N Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 on a hybrid basis. This however, may be flexible for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Corporate Attorney will include:

Engaging daily with SPG's senior business leaders across 30+ diverse divisions, often serving as their primary point of contact and first stop for critical thought partnership and problem solving.

Negotiating, drafting and reviewing various legal documents (including a wide range of commercial agreements such as wholesale and retail carrier agreements, program management agreements, producer agreements, and marketing or referral agreements). Direct engagement with third party counsel and senior business leaders, owning the contracting process from start to finish, intermittently mediating, cajoling and acquiescing to obtain the best outcome for the business.

Proactively identifying and managing risk across all aspects of the business, from contract negotiation to partnership implementation to potential E&O exposure to threatened litigation. Working directly with HUB's corporate legal team to oversee active litigation and provide necessary oversight of and partnership to outside counsel managing active SPG litigation.

Participating in SPG's industry-leading M&A process, conducting due diligence, engaging with prospective acquisition target leaders, and supporting business teams and outside counsel in all areas of transaction.

Supporting various special projects, including launch of new business lines or new product or service offerings, through direct partnership with SPG's sales and marketing teams.

Brainstorming, strategizing, collaborating and other similar activities during daily conversations with SPG's General Counsel.

Providing direct input in designing legal processes and procedures and utilization of technology within SPG's Legal Department. Conceptualizing and implementing process improvements.

Requirements:

Bachelors and Law Degrees.

6+ years of progressive experience as an attorney, preferably within the insurance industry. In-house experience a plus.

Working knowledge of typical contractual terms within the insurance industry (as they may relate to papering transactions) and experience with standard managing general agent agreements (such as wholesale and resale carrier agreements, program management/administration agreements, agent/broker agreements, etc.).

Experience working independently, comfort owning processes from start to finish with minimal oversight.

Desire to maintain, contribute to, and enhance the existing, outstanding culture we've worked hard to build.

Admitted to practice in and member in good standing of at least one state bar.

Preference for position to be based in Chicago, Illinois (home of SPG's and HUB's corporate office), with plenty of work-from-home flexibility.

Up to 10% travel. (Only for those interested, otherwise the genuine option to decline travel and let the General Counsel go instead exists. It's fine, she doesn't mind.)

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $175,000-$210,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

SPG

Department Legal

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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