Attorney

Description Are you ready to help shape the future of a legal, regulatory and compliance function in a modern, tech-driven environment? At Ledgebrook, we're building a next-generation insurance infrastructure - fast, smart, and scalable - and are looking for an Attorney who excels in providing practical legal advice in a business-friendly manner. Our Legal, Regulatory & Compliance function supports the company's overall business operations through a collaborative approach focused on providing effective advice and guidance at the speed of Ledgebrook. We emphasize a business-focused mindset that serves to provide our leadership with effective solutions that help mitigate risks while enabling the organization to achieve its overall strategic goals aligned to Ledgebrook's culture of doing the right thing. About the Role Ledgebrook is seeking an Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice to Ledgebrook on a wide range of (re)insurance-related, corporate and governance matters. This role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, a business-focused approach, a comprehensive understanding of (re)insurance law, and familiarity with the many different laws and regulations applicable to Ledgebrook What You'll do Review numerous types of (re)insurance and vendor contracts, including reinsurance treaties, binding authority agreements, third-party administrator agreements, and wholesale broker agreements. Prepare various insurance regulatory filings and manage regulatory responses and engagement with government agencies. Research variety of legal and regulatory issues related to distribution and product offerings. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in (re)insurance and distribution, and advise leadership on potential impacts and necessary operational changes. Assist with governance-related matters relating to the parent company and its subsidiaries in the U.S. and overseas. Advise on corporate structure and entity formation matters. Advise on AI, privacy, cybersecurity and IP legal matters. Assist in the buildout and effective and efficient operations of Ledgebrook's Legal, Regulatory & Compliance function. Work collaboratively across the organization to assist all business units with their legal and regulatory matters, building rapport and credibility grounded in subject-matter expertise and responsiveness. About you Here at Ledgebrook, we are passionate about creating a team that is on a continuous learning journey and that shares our excitement about building a company from the ground up. Some of the characteristics we hold dear are: Review numerous types of (re)insurance and vendor contracts, including reinsurance treaties, binding authority agreements, third-party administrator agreements, and wholesale broker agreements. A passion to deliver a world-class customer service experience to both internal and external customers. Intellectual curiosity and desire to innovate processes/procedures versus being satisfied with the status quo. A desire to continue learning through on-the-job mentorship or formal educational/training opportunities. Agile prioritization skills coupled with a keen sense of urgency that seeks to balance getting it right versus getting it done right now. A strong drive and desire to win together as a high-performing team. A moral compass to "do the right thing, period", with zero tolerance for toxic behaviors. Requirements Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one (1) state. Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law, preferably in an in-house role for an (re)insurance company or a law firm specializing in advice to the (re)insurance industry on a range of issues. Strong knowledge of U.S. insurance laws/regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Agility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. High degree of professionalism, ethics, and integrity. Nice To Haves Experience with non-admitted surplus lines insurance. Experience with delegated authority underwriting, including fronting arrangements. Familiarity engaging with the NAIC and state insurance departments. Familiarity with corporate, corporate governance, AI, privacy, cybersecurity and IP legal matters. Familiarity with the (re)insurance laws/regulations in certain foreign jurisdictions. Experience with complicated reinsurance and ILS transactions. For Candidates Applying From The U.S.: Please note: This position is open only to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Ledgebrook may use Artificial Intelligence ("AI") as part of the job application process, including to assist us in evaluating your application. AI is used as a support tool, and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. By submitting your information, you acknowledge that the company may use AI tools as part of our evaluation. If you need a reasonable accommodation or alternative review process because of a disability or other legally protected basis, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your application. Benefits Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership. Health Insurance 100% employer-paid option available (US only). Additional benefits available include 401k plan, dental, vision & other options (US only). Fully-remote work environment. Compensation Base Salary Range $200,000-$400,000. This is a good-faith compensation range based on what Ledgebrook reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of relevant factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant factors. Employees in this position are eligible to participate in Ledgebrook's equity incentive program Ledgebrook