VP, Corporate Counsel

VP, Corporate Counsel $225000 - $300000 per year | Chicago, IL | Remote | Permanent A bit about us: We are seeking a strategic and business-oriented Vice President, Corporate Counsel to serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership across a dynamic global reinsurance organization. This individual will provide practical legal guidance on a broad range of corporate, governance, regulatory, commercial, employment, privacy, and operational matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the company's growth initiatives, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance within an evolving regulatory landscape. Why join us? Annual performance bonus 100% Medical, Dental, Vision coverage 401k with 4% match Unlimited PTO Remote flexibility Job Details Key Responsibilities: Advise executive leadership and business stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and governance matters affecting domestic and international reinsurance operations. Support corporate governance activities, including Board of Directors and committee meetings, corporate records, resolutions, governance policies, and shareholder communications. Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including technology, software, consulting, vendor, and service contracts. Provide legal guidance on emerging issues involving data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, information governance, and technology-related risks. Partner with Finance and Operations teams on financial disclosures, corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, and governance matters. Assist with legal support for mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, restructurings, and other corporate development activities. Advise on employment-related matters, workplace policies, investigations, and compliance with applicable labor and employment laws. Collaborate with Risk Management and Compliance teams to develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and enterprise governance frameworks. Oversee legal aspects of regulatory filings, licensing matters, and communications with insurance regulators and other governmental authorities. Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the insurance and reinsurance industry and provide actionable recommendations to business leaders. Develop and deliver legal training programs designed to promote compliance, mitigate risk, and support sound business decision-making. Manage outside counsel relationships and legal spend as appropriate. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. 10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house and/or law firm experience supporting insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries. Strong knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions. Experience advising businesses on privacy, cybersecurity, technology, and data governance matters preferred. Familiarity with insurance holding company regulations, corporate regulatory filings, and interactions with insurance regulators is highly desirable. Proven ability to balance legal considerations with practical business objectives. Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organization. Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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