Assistant Vice President - Counsel (Greenwich)

Company Details

'Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we've been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments : Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The attorney will be an active member of W. R. Berkley Corporation's corporate legal team, focused on supporting the litigation function and giving continual legal counsel to business colleagues and senior management. The successful candidate will be business-savvy and capable of understanding the Company's objectives and using impeccable judgment in providing legal advice. The attorney will skillfully represent the Company when dealing with outside counsel and counterparties.

Key Points which make this opportunity attractive include :

Counsel and advise senior management on a broad range of general (non-insurance claims) litigation matters, including employment matters, for a multinational S&P and Fortune 500 corporation recognized as an industry leader.

Serve as a key member of a small, high-performing legal team, leading certain general (non-insurance claims) litigation matters.

Work directly with senior members of the legal team and in partnership with one of the most sophisticated teams of business executives in the industry.

Work for a company built on a foundation of values that encompass always doing the right thing and whose leaders pride themselves on integrity, innovation and a culture focused on trust and respect for the Company's many stakeholders.

Qualifications

7+ years of legal experience (law firm and / or in-house), with significant expertise in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution matters, as well as experience in general litigation matters.

Solution-oriented, creative and strategic thinking to help business partners navigate legal and regulatory issues.

Business savvy and excellent business and legal judgment, combined with deep knowledge of law and industry practice.

Willingness to take initiative; undaunted by need to stretch and tackle unfamiliar problems.

Expert skill in negotiation and problem solving.

Highly proficient multi-modal communicator effective with colleagues, business executives, outside counsel, counterparties and regulatory bodies.

Strong work-ethic and desire to provide maximum effort to meet deadlines.

Education Requirement

J.D. and membership in applicable bar association.

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