Acrisure is a Fintech leader empowering businesses and consumers alike with unmatched financial solutions. The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and employs over 17,000 colleagues in 21 countries. It is distinguished by its dynamic culture, fast paced environment and determination to drive innovation at all levels of the business. Acrisure has grown from $38 million to more than $4 billion in revenue in just under ten years.
Acrisure connects clients to financial solutions through the best of humans and an AI platform. Acrisure’s products include Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more to over 1.3 million clients around the world. Additionally, Acrisure is committed to social issues such as children’s health and DEI in financial services. Acrisure formed Evolution Advisors, a joint venture focused on providing access to financial services to minority-owned enterprises.
The Assistant General Counsel position will support Acrisure’s wholesale insurance division, regional business units, and special projects for the Chief Legal Officer. This position will include handling a wide variety of commercial transactions and general legal counseling on a diverse set of legal, regulatory, operational, and other issues. The position reports to the lead lawyer for the wholesale division. This role is intended for a hard-working, forward-thinking transactional attorney seeking to build an in-house career in a fast-paced, corporate environment.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall legal and compliance support to the wholesale division and the regional business units at the direction of the lead lawyer for the wholesale division and the regional general counsels;
Assist the Chief Legal Officer with special projects;
Manage the workflow of a high-volume commercial transaction, regulatory, and general legal counseling docket;
Shift priorities and address time-sensitive issues and matters to support real-time business demands, needs and deadlines;
Take direction and execute on delegated assignments/matters, exhibiting resourcefulness and independent judgment;
Provide accurate, practical, pragmatic, timely, and responsive legal advice and guidance to Acrisure’s management and personnel on a wide range of issues affecting Acrisure’s varied businesses;
Track and maintain matters in company system and keep timely records to support accurate and up to-date reporting and metrics;
Participate in joint efforts and projects to help meet the demands of Acrisure’s enterprise-wide goals and strategies.
Education/Experience:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited nationally recognized law school;
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction;
At least 3-6 years of law firm and/or in-house experience required with a focus on transactional and regulatory matters;
Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of agreements, including but not limited to service agreements, revenue sharing agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, BAAs, and SAAS agreements.
Experience with regulatory compliance and enforcement matters.
Insurance experience preferred but not required.
Qualifications:
Able to exercise exemplary interpersonal skills and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with business leaders and other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization. Able to cultivate and navigate relationships at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work somewhat autonomously, being a resourceful problem-solver; making decisions which reflect good quality judgement and integrity.
Exercises a proactive approach to solving issues and a strong multi-tasker who can thrive in a fastpaced, ever-evolving, work environment.
Willingness and ability to quickly learn about Acrisure, its businesses, and industries in which it operates while demonstrating a commitment to upholding Acrisure’s values.
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive Compensation
Industry Competitive Healthcare
401K
Charitable Giving Programs
Opportunities for Growth
Educational Resources
Flexible Time Off
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