Senior Legal Counsel, Wholesale Solutions

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, WHOLESALE Location: Stamford, CT; Hartford, CT; New York, NY; Exton, PA POSITION OVERVIEW As Senior Legal Counsel for Wholesale Solutions, you'll provide trusted legal guidance to senior business leaders across our Excess & Surplus and Programs teams. You'll combine deep expertise in surplus lines insurance, policy drafting, and regulatory matters to deliver practical legal solutions that differentiate AXA XL in the market. Your work shapes the future of our Wholesale Solutions business in North America by advising underwriters, clients, and brokers on complex insurance matters and driving innovation through thoughtful legal counsel. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Serve as trusted legal adviser to senior business unit leaders and executives by providing expert guidance on surplus lines insurance products, services, and industry practices across multiple business lines and disciplines. Support delegated authority arrangements by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating producer agreements, program administration agreements, and contingent commission agreements across all business lines. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of insurance and non-insurance legal agreements, applying practical commercial solutions to complex contractual matters. Provide legal and technical expertise to the Wholesale Underwriting Team on policy forms and manuscript endorsements by reviewing existing and new products, analyzing policy language, and delivering timely advice focused on commercial outcomes. Drive product innovation by working closely with key stakeholders to support new insurance products, enhance existing offerings, and shape the AXA XL brand in the market. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by engaging colleagues at all levels, encouraging creative problem-solving, and mentoring team members to develop their legal and business acumen. WHAT YOU WILL BRING People Skills Effective communicator — demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, presents complex legal guidance clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, and builds credibility through subject-matter expertise. Collaborative partner — works well across teams and seniority levels, negotiates effectively to reach practical solutions, and builds rapport with business partners through clarity and respect. Mentor and developer — demonstrates enthusiasm for helping colleagues learn and grow, shares knowledge generously, and creates an environment where others can develop their capabilities. Adaptable problem-solver — thrives in fast-paced environments, prioritizes competing tasks effectively under time pressure, and approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Business Skills Wholesale insurance expertise — possesses deep knowledge of surplus lines insurance, its products, services, and industry practices; understands multiple business lines and diverse disciplines within the surplus lines space. Delegated authority knowledge — demonstrates expertise in delegated authority arrangements, producer relationships, and program administration across various business models. Product development acumen — contributes to innovation by understanding market needs, identifying opportunities for product enhancement, and translating business objectives into practical legal solutions. Strategic thinking — proactively identifies risks and opportunities, facilitates discussions to resolve complex issues, and thinks creatively to support business growth. Technical Skills Insurance contract expertise — skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating insurance and non-insurance agreements with focus on policy language, coverage analysis, and commercial outcomes. Policy form and endorsement review — provides technical subject-matter expertise on policy forms and manuscript endorsements, analyzes competitor products, and delivers practical legal advice. Insurance law and regulatory knowledge — demonstrates expertise in insurance laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; applies this knowledge to coverage matters and policy development. Legal research and analysis — conducts thorough analysis of complex legal issues, applies precedent and regulatory guidance, and communicates findings clearly to support business decisions. Qualifications — holds a law degree from an accredited law school and is licensed to practice law in at least one state. WHAT WE OFFER Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD$146,000 - $230,800. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay. At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr